Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
labyrinth
noun
/ˈlæb.ə.rɪnθ/
Definition
A complex network of winding passages or paths.
Examples
- After entering the labyrinth, she found it difficult to trace her steps back.
- The ancient Greeks built a labyrinth to house the Minotaur.
- His mind felt like a labyrinth filled with convoluted thoughts.
Meaning
A labyrinth refers to a complicated structure that consists of many paths; often used metaphorically to describe something perplexing or confusing.
Synonyms
- maze
- tangle
- web
- conundrum
- complex
