Definition of mirror
1 : a polished or smooth surface (as of glass) that forms images by reflection She looked at herself in the mirror.
2a : something that gives a true representation the press as a mirror of public opinion — C. G. Bowersb : an exemplary model She is the mirror of feminine beauty.
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Examples of mirror in a Sentence
breaking a mirror is supposed to bring seven years of bad luck
Recent Examples of mirror from the Web
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The troubles at the L.A. club mirror those that have been reported at some other Trump properties.
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Only Davis can look in the clubhouse mirror without wincing.
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Jorge even set up a mini vanity for him, complete with a mirror, brushes, and a Power Rangers blanket.
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Then there’s the tail’s cleverly sculpted mirror-image of the front.
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That overall downward trend — broken by short-term ups and downs — mirrors a national decrease in violent crime.
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The colors, characters, mirror and piano are great for stimulating your child's physical and sensorial development.
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In hopes of improving its bottom line, the Madison Regatta looked itself straight in the mirror, examined every aspect of the regatta weekend and decided to make changes in this year’s 67th annual hydroplane racing event.
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Throughout it all, we are constantly reminded of ourselves and our memories; our emotional connection is essentially a mirror held up to our own past.
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Origin and Etymology of mirror
Middle English mirour, from Anglo-French mirur, from mirer to look at, from Latin mirari to wonder at
mirror
Definition of mirror
transitive verb
1 : to reflect in or as if in a mirror
2 : resemble
Examples of mirror in a Sentence
The building was mirrored in the lake.
the still waters of the pond mirroring the cloudless sky above
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To an extent, the play mirrors the life of Meltzer, who is gay, and his relationship with his late father.
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Without that win, the result at Road America would have perfectly mirrored the championship.
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An oversize tubular cuff that mirrored the sleeve of a kimono was a leitmotif in Sacai’s 49-piece display that showcased both men’s and women’s designs.
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For public safety personnel, it was increased to 3% at 50, a figure mirrored by other Orange County cities.
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Many of the symptoms mirror other conditions, Gerroll said, often making a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis difficult.
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Q. In many ways, eMerge Americas is a startup that mirrors the development of the Miami ecosystem as a startup.
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Auburn city officials approved an ordinance last year that mirrors what's done in other cities.
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There is also a proposal that mirrors legislation from Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pa.
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First Known Use of mirror
1593
MIRROR Defined for English Language Learners
mirror
playDefinition of mirror for English Language Learners
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: a piece of glass that reflects images
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: something that shows what another thing is like in a very clear and accurate way
mirror
Definition of mirror for English Language Learners
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: to be very similar to (something) : to show (something) in a very clear and accurate way
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: to show the image of (something) on a surface
MIRROR Defined for Kids
Definition of mirror for Students
1 : a piece of glass that reflects images
2 : something that gives a true likeness or description The painting is a mirror of medieval life.
Definition of mirror for Students
mirrored
;mirroring
: to reflect in or as if in a mirror “Why is the sea such a color?” he asked. “Sea mirrors sky,” his father replied. — Pearl S. Buck, The Big Wave
Medical Dictionary
mirror
playMedical Definition of mirror
: a polished or smooth surface (as of glass) that forms images by reflection
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