Meaning & Definition of word "Maze"

Maze

/meɪz/

noun:

  • 1. A complex series of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost.
    • Example: The garden was designed as a maze, with tall hedges creating twists and turns.
  • 2. A confusing or intricate state of affairs.
    • Example: Her mind felt like a maze of thoughts after the unexpected news.
  • 3. A puzzle or game that involves finding a way through a network of paths.
    • Example: The children had fun solving the maze on the activity sheet.

verb:

  • 1. To form a maze or maze-like structure.
    • Example: The artist chose to maze the garden paths to create a sense of mystery.

Etymology

Middle English 'mases', of uncertain origin, perhaps related to the concept of confusing or ensnaring.

Common Phrases and Expressions

labyrinthine minds:

referring to someone whose thoughts or plans are very complex and intricate.

maze of rules:

a complicated set of regulations or guidelines that is difficult to understand.

get lost in a maze:

to become confused or disoriented within a complicated situation.

Related Words

labyrinth:

A complicated irregular network of passages or paths.

tangle:

A confused mass of something such as hair or string that is difficult to sort out.

conundrum:

A confusing and difficult problem or question.

Slang Meanings of maze

Meaning: A confusing or complicated situation.

Example Sentence: That project turned into a total maze by the end of the week.

Meaning: A flow of thoughts that is hard to follow.

Example Sentence: After that meeting, my mind was a maze.