miracle

noun

mir·​a·​cle ˈmir-i-kəl 

1

: an extraordinary event manifesting divine intervention in human affairs

the healing miracles described in the Gospels

2

: an extremely outstanding or unusual event, thing, or accomplishment

The bridge is a miracle of engineering.

It was a miracle that we won.

By some miracle, I was on time.

Synonyms of miracle

• marvel
• phenomenon
• wonder
• prodigy

Examples of miracle in a Sentence

She believed that God had given her the power to work miracles.

It would take a miracle for this team to win.

the miracle of his recovery

These days, thanks to the miracle of television, we can watch events happening on the other side of the world.

Recent Examples on the Web

Luke Burbank talks with some of the small business owners for whom being included in this year's gift guide feels pretty close to a Christmas miracle. —David Morgan, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025

This book has Sammy procrastinating crafting her holiday wreaths, a steamy scene in front of the fireplace, kissing under the mistletoe, and of course, a Christmas Eve miracle. —Literary Hub, 12 Dec. 2025

But the miracle of it is that for a decade, from 1955 to 1965 — because my book goes into the 17 scores that Benny wrote for the Hitchcock TV series too — these two men with strong egos were able to collaborate and, for most of those years, absolutely be on the same page. —Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Dec. 2025

In the Bible, Jesus works his first miracle as an adult, at a wedding feast in Cana. —Mary Dzon, The Conversation, 12 Dec. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, borrowed from Anglo-French, borrowed from Late Latin mīrāculum, going back to Latin, "something amazing, marvel," from mīrārī "to be surprised, look with wonder at" + -culum, suffix of instrument (going back to Indo-European *-tlom) — more at admire

First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing miracle

• by some miracle
• minor miracle
• miracle drug
• miracle fruit
• miracle play

Rhymes for miracle

• empirical
• satirical
• lyrical
• spiracle
• semiempirical

Kids Definition

miracle

noun

mir·​a·​cle ˈmir-i-kəl 

1

: an extraordinary event taken as a sign of the supernatural power of God

2

: an extremely outstanding or unusual event, thing, or accomplishment

Etymology

Middle English miracle "a miracle," from early French miracle (same meaning), derived from Latin miraculum "a wonder," from mirari "to wonder at" — related to admire