Mirror: meaning, definitions and examples

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mirror

[ ˈmɪr.ər ]

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reflection

A surface, typically of glass coated with a metal amalgam, which reflects a clear image of the person or object in front of it.

Synonyms

looking glass, reflecting surface

Examples of usage

She looked at herself in the mirror.
The mirror showed a distorted reflection.

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reflect

To show a reflection of.

Synonyms

copy, mimic, reflect

Examples of usage

The lake mirrored the mountains in its still waters.
Her emotions mirrored her facial expressions.

Translations

Translations of the word "mirror" in other languages:

🇵🇹 espelho

🇮🇳 दर्पण

🇩🇪 Spiegel

🇮🇩 cermin

🇺🇦 дзеркало

🇵🇱 lustro

🇯🇵 鏡 (かがみ)

🇫🇷 miroir

🇪🇸 espejo

🇹🇷 ayna

🇰🇷 거울

🇸🇦 مرآة

🇨🇿 zrcadlo

🇸🇰 zrkadlo

🇨🇳 镜子 (jìngzi)

🇸🇮 ogledalo

🇮🇸 spegill

🇰🇿 айна

🇬🇪 სარკე

🇦🇿 güzgü

🇲🇽 espejo

Word origin

The word 'mirror' originated from the Old French 'mirour', which in turn came from the Latin 'mirare' meaning 'to look at'. Mirrors have been used for thousands of years, with some of the earliest examples dating back to ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians and Mesopotamians. The concept of mirrors and reflections has been a source of fascination and intrigue throughout history, leading to their use in various cultural, artistic, and scientific contexts.