Meaning of the word mirror in English

What does mirror mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

mirror

US /ˈmɪr.ɚ/

UK /ˈmɪr.ɚ/

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

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She looked at herself in the mirror.

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The car has a rearview mirror.

Synonym:

looking glass speculum

a thing that accurately reflects or represents something else

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The novel is a mirror of society.

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His actions are a direct mirror of his beliefs.

Synonym:

reflection representation image likeness

to reflect (an image) in or as if in a mirror

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The calm lake mirrored the sky.

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His actions mirror his words.

Synonym:

reflect reproduce imitate mimic

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mirror site rearview mirror wing mirror