mirror

noun
UK: /ˈmɪr.ər/
US: /ˈmɪr.ɚ/

  1. A piece of glass that reflects images.

    1. I looked in the mirror and saw my face. [ ] [ ]
    2. She admired her reflection in the antique mirror hanging in the hall. [ ] [ ]

  2. A person or thing that represents something else accurately.

    1. The book is a mirror of society's current anxieties. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her calm demeanor was a mirror reflecting the peacefulness of the surrounding nature. [ ] [ ]

  3. A polished surface that reflects light or images.

    1. He checked his tie in the car's side mirror. [ ] [ ]
    2. The lake's still surface acted as a mirror, perfectly reflecting the mountains. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

reflection image replica copy reflect imitate
mirror verb

  1. To reflect something, like in a mirror.

    1. The lake mirrors the sky. [ ] [ ]
    2. The dancers' movements mirrored each other with incredible precision. [ ] [ ]

  2. To resemble or imitate something closely.

    1. His actions mirror his father's behavior. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company's new strategy closely mirrors that of its main competitor. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mirror" in English means: A piece of glass that reflects images., A person or thing that represents something else accurately., A polished surface that reflects light or images..

The phonetic transcription of "mirror" is /ˈmɪr.ər/ in British English and /ˈmɪr.ɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "mirror": reflection, image, replica, copy, reflect, imitate.

Example usage of "mirror": "I looked in the mirror and saw my face.". More examples on the page.