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maze

noun

Showing maze , the base form of “mazed”.

Simple meaning

A labyrinth; a puzzle consisting of a complicated network of paths or passages, the aim of which is to find one's way through.

Pronunciation

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈmeɪz

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Definition

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noun

  1. A labyrinth; a puzzle consisting of a complicated network of paths or passages, the aim of which is to find one's way through.

  2. Something made up of many confused or conflicting elements; a tangle.

  3. Something jumbled or confused

  4. A former prison in Northern Ireland; in full, HM Prison Maze.

  5. A townland in County Down, Northern Ireland, the site of the former prison (Irish grid ref J 2261).

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Moderately Common
Formality
Technical

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  • “The kids had a blast trying to find their way out of the corn maze.”noun

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Former / townland

maze prison

Labyrinth

complex maze

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