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.

3

Christian Science : a divinely natural phenomenon experienced humanly as the fulfillment of spiritual law

Synonyms

• 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

These genius finds are absolute miracle workers that not only cut down prep time and save space, but also make cooking a breeze. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025

Season 2 finds Kimmie navigating her new lifestyle of wealth and privilege — alongside old friends Rain (Amber Reign Smith) and Angel (Xavier Smalls) and sister Sylvie (Bailey Tippen) — as Horace looks for a miracle cure for his cancer. —Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2025

Since his death, two miracles have been attributed to him, and Pope Leo XIV canonized him Sunday. —Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025

The next $25,000 or $50,000 feels less like a miracle and more like a plan in motion. —Bob Chitrathorn, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 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