Meridian Definition
meridian
- adjective
- of or happening at noon; "meridian hour"
- being at the best stage of development; "our manhood's prime vigor"- Robert Browning
- noun
- the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development; "his landscapes were deemed the acme of beauty"; "the artist's gifts are at their acme"; "at the height of her career"; "the peak of perfection"; "summer was at its peak"; "...catapulted Einstein to the pinnacle of fame"; "the summit of his ambition"; "so many highest superlatives achieved by man"; "at the top of his profession"
- a town in eastern Mississippi
- an imaginary great circle on the surface of the earth passing through the north and south poles at right angles to the equator; "all points on the same meridian have the same longitude"
"Meridian" in song lyrics
See how meridian is used in real songs:
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"And that's straight up and down like Prime Meridian"
The 49ers — Earth's Rotation -
"sitting inside bent meridian"
AesopROCK — 6B Panorama -
"I'll fision vision with a lie longer than your most walked meridian"
Aesop Rock f/ Illogic — One Brick
Words that rhyme with meridian
Usage tips for "meridian"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "meridian" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for meridian to find words that pair well.