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Definition of maze

maze

/meɪz/
maze
Plural:mazes
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Adjective:mazy
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Past Simple:mazed
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Past Participle:mazed
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Present Participle:mazing
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maze Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A complex network of paths or passages designed as a puzzle through which one must find a way.

Example

"We spent the afternoon wandering through a massive hedge maze in the castle gardens."

2

A confusing and intricate mass of information, rules, or structures.

Example

"Navigating the maze of international tax laws requires an experienced accountant."

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• verb

1

To bewilder, confuse, or perplex someone (now primarily archaic or regional).

Example

"The sheer volume of unexpected choices mazed him completely, leaving him speechless."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Be careful not to confuse 'maze' with its homophone 'maize', which refers to corn.

• Rhymes for maze

• Nearby Words

mayonnaise
maypop
mayweed
maze
mazus
mba
mbabane

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'mase' meaning 'delusion' or 'bewilderment'. It is of uncertain origin but closely related to the verb 'amaze'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Maze. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/maze
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