Definition and meaning of English word "mirror"
mirror
/ˈmɪrər/
Meaning
NounA smooth surface, usually made of glass with reflective material painted on the underside, that reflects light so as to give an image of what is in front of it.
How to use
The word 'mirror' can be used figuratively to describe something that reflects or represents something else, such as 'The company's financial report was a mirror of the industry's overall health.' Learners should note that 'mirror' can be countable or uncountable, and be aware of the idiomatic expression 'to mirror someone's feelings'.
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mirror
Example
The mirror is made of glass.
The mirror is very dirty.
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Common phrases
- rearview mirror— rearview mirror
- mirror image— mirror image
- mirror someone's feelings— mirror someone's feelings
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Frequency rank: #443 in English
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The English word "mirror" means "mirror" in English.
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