Labyrinth

Pronunciation: /ˈlæbərɪnθ/

Definitions of labyrinth

noun a complicated irregular network of passages or paths in which it is difficult to find one's way; a maze

Example Sentences

A1 The maze in the park was like a labyrinth.

A2 She got lost in the labyrinth of hallways at the museum.

B1 Navigating the labyrinth of city streets was challenging for tourists.

B2 The ancient labyrinth was believed to have mystical powers.

C1 Exploring the intricate labyrinth of underground tunnels required a guide.

C2 The labyrinthine plot of the novel kept readers guessing until the end.

Examples of labyrinth in a Sentence

formal The ancient ruins contained a complex labyrinth that puzzled archaeologists for years.

informal We got lost in the labyrinth of hallways trying to find the conference room.

slang Navigating through that maze of a mall felt like being in a labyrinth.

figurative Her mind was a labyrinth of thoughts, making it hard for her to focus on one thing at a time.

Grammatical Forms of labyrinth

• past tense: labyrinthed
• plural: labyrinths
• comparative: more labyrinthine
• superlative: most labyrinthine
• present tense: labyrinths
• future tense: will labyrinth
• perfect tense: have labyrinthed
• continuous tense: is labyrinthing
• singular: labyrinth
• positive degree: labyrinthine
• infinitive: to labyrinth
• gerund: labyrinthing
• participle: labyrinthing

Origin and Evolution of labyrinth

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'labyrinth' originates from the Greek myth of the Labyrinth of King Minos in Crete, which housed the Minotaur.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'labyrinth' has come to represent any complex structure or maze-like arrangement, both physically and metaphorically.