First Known Use: 13th century
Dictionary
1maze
verb \ˈmāz\
mazedmaz·ing
Definition of MAZE
transitive verb
ADVERTISEMENT
Origin of MAZE
Middle English
Related to MAZE
2maze
noun
: a complicated and confusing system of connected passages
: a confusing collection or mixture of things (such as rules)
Full Definition of MAZE
1
a : a confusing intricate network of passages b : something confusingly elaborate or complicated <a maze of regulations>
2
chiefly dialect : a state of bewilderment
— maze·like \-ˌlīk\ adjective
See maze defined for English-language learners
See maze defined for kids
First Known Use of MAZE
14th century
Related to MAZE
- Synonyms
- labyrinth, rabbit warren, warren
MAZE Defined for Kids
maze
noun \ˈmāz\
Definition of MAZE for Kids
: a confusing arrangement of paths or passages
Medical Dictionary
maze
noun \ˈmāz\
Medical Definition of MAZE
: a path complicated by at least one blind alley and used in learning experiments and in intelligence tests
Learn More About MAZE
Browse
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up maze? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).