English · Word Candidate

maze

/ˈmeɪz/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: mazes

Sense 1

Meaning · English

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

Noun

Examples

There's plenty for toddlers too: experience the Wild West in Bear City, play with sand diggers, splash in the paddling pool and discover meerkats, reptiles and alpacas in the Zoo-Farm. Rain doesn't stop play, just head for the indoor fun factory with a rocking and rolling tugboat, mirror maze, ferri

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

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

Noun

Examples

A beech wood with silver firs in it rolled down the face of the hill, and the maze of leafless twigs and dusky spires cut sharp against the soft blueness of the evening sky.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “maze” mean?

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

Is “maze” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.