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

From a biological perspective, this is more indicative of a detection problem than a survival miracle. —Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026

Success for this group doesn’t have to look like a miracle run that saves the season. —C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026

In Greek mythology, Orpheus was an exceptional artist granted a miracle. —Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 23 Jan. 2026

For much of the 20th century, methyl bromide, an odorless and colorless fumigant, had been touted as a miracle product for its effectiveness in killing pests, both on farms and in the shipping containers that conveyed produce across the world. —Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026

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