mirror

[ˈmɪrər]

mirror Definition

a surface, typically of glass coated with a metal amalgam, which reflects a clear image.

Using mirror: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "mirror" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She looked at herself in the mirror.

• Example

  The car's side mirror was broken.

• Example

  The room was decorated with mirrors on every wall.

mirror Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for mirror

• speculum
• looking glass
• reflecting surface

Phrases with mirror

• smoke and mirrors

  something that is deceptive or illusory

  Example

  The politician's promises were just smoke and mirrors to win the election.

• mirror image

  an image or object that is identical in form to another, but with reversed orientation

  Example

  The butterfly's wings were a mirror image of each other.

• in the mirror

  when looking at one's own reflection

  Example

  She noticed a blemish on her face in the mirror.

Origins of mirror

from Old French 'mirour', from Latin 'mirare', meaning 'to look at'

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Summary: mirror in Brief

A 'mirror' [ˈmɪrər] is a reflective surface, often made of glass coated with a metal amalgam, that produces a clear image. It is commonly used for personal grooming, as in 'She looked at herself in the mirror,' and for decorative purposes, as in 'The room was decorated with mirrors on every wall.' The phrase 'smoke and mirrors' refers to something that is deceptive or illusory.