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1. a. : a place constructed of or full of intricate passageways and blind alleys. a complex labyrinth of tunnels and chambers. b. : a maze (as in a garden) formed by paths separated by high hedges. 2. : something extremely complex or tortuous (see tortuous sense 1) in structure, arrangement, or character : intricacy, perplexity.
a confusing set of connecting passages or paths in which it is easy to get lost: Finally, through a labyrinth of corridors she found his office. Synonym. maze (PLACE) literary. something that is very confusing: He was no stranger to the labyrinth of love. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Roads: pedestrian routes. alley. boardwalk.
labyrinth noun [C] (STRUCTURE IN EAR) anatomy specialized. a structure in the inner ear containing the small organs responsible for hearing and balance: Alcohol, drugs and age can all affect the balance mechanism in the inner ear known as the labyrinth. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
noun. an intricate combination of paths or passages in which it is difficult to find one's way or to reach the exit. Synonyms: web, network, maze. a maze of paths bordered by high hedges, as in a park or garden, for the amusement of those who search for a way out. a complicated or tortuous arrangement, as of streets or buildings.
A labyrinth is a structure with many connected paths or passages in which it is hard to find your way. In figurative use, a labyrinth is a complicated situation: our tax code is a labyrinth of rules and regulations.
3 days ago · 1. countable noun. If you describe a place as a labyrinth, you mean that it is made up of a complicated series of paths or passages, through which it is difficult to find your way. [literary] ...the labyrinth of corridors. [ + of] 2. countable noun.
Definitions of 'labyrinth' 1. If you describe a place as a labyrinth, you mean that it is made up of a complicated series of paths or passages, through which it is difficult to find your way. [literary] [...] 2. If you describe a situation, process, or area of knowledge as a labyrinth, you mean that it is very complicated. [formal] [...] More.
