1. deep or careful thoughts about something; prolonged contemplation
Usage: plural form of rumination
2. the process by which ruminant animals chew cud
Usage: biological term

Examples

• Her ruminations on the meaning of life kept her awake at night.
• The philosopher’s ruminations filled several volumes of notebooks.
• After hours of ruminations, he finally made his decision.
• The professor shared his ruminations about the future of education.
• Her diary contained deep ruminations about love and loss.
• The cow’s ruminations could be heard across the quiet pasture.