ponder

/ˈpɒn.də(ɹ)/noun

A stretch of time spent thinking deeply about something.

Example sentences

“After a long ponder over the map, we chose the coastal route.”
“He went for a walk to have a quiet ponder about the job offer.”

The verb is what you will actually meet: you ponder a question or a decision. This noun use is rare.

Related words

porchA roofed structure at the entrance of a building, either built out from the wall or set into it as a small entry area.pondA body of still water, natural or artificial, that is smaller than a lake.portrayTo create a picture or drawing that shows what someone or something looks like.pompousBehaving in a grand, self-important way to seem more impressive than you are.postcardA stiff rectangular card, often with a picture on one side, that can be mailed with a short message and no envelope.pollenThe fine, powder-like grains that flowers produce.