Pronunciation

/ˈmɪrər/

Definitions

• Noun (n): A smooth or highly polished surface (usually made of glass) that reflects light in such a way as to give an image of whatever is in front of it. For example: “She checked her appearance in the mirror before leaving home.”
• Verb (v): To reflect or reproduce exactly, often used metaphorically to describe imitation or copying. For example: “The lake mirrors the surrounding mountains perfectly.”
• Noun (figurative): Something that gives a true representation or reflection, such as a medium through which one can see or understand something clearly. For example: “History is a mirror that reflects the mistakes and triumphs of the past.”

Phrases

• “Mirror image”: An exact copy or reflection, but reversed left to right.
• “Through the looking glass”: Refers to entering a strange or distorted reality, derived from Lewis Carroll’s novel ‘Alice Through the Looking Glass’.
• “To hold up a mirror to society”: To show or reveal the truth about society, often by highlighting its flaws.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The dressing table was adorned with a large ornate mirror.”
• Verb: “The calm water mirrored the cloudless sky above.”
• Figurative Noun: “Literature serves as a mirror reflecting the values and beliefs of a culture.”

Synonyms

• Reflection
• Looking glass
• Reflective surface
• Speculum
• Vanity
• Mirror-like quality (for the verb sense)
• Duplicate
• Copy (for the verb sense)