reflector
noun
re·flec·tor
ri-ˈflek-tər 
1
: one that reflects
especially
: a polished surface for reflecting light or other radiation
2
: a telescope in which the principal focusing element is a mirror
Examples of reflector in a Sentence
safety devices such as bicycle reflectors
Reflectors are placed along the lanes of the highway.
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In the tiny town of Marathon in south Texas are two observatory-grade reflector telescopes in an observatory 150 feet behind the Marathon Motel and Sky Park (room rates range from $100-$150).
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Julia Duin, Outside Online, 6 June 2025
Most notably, the presence of orange side reflectors, which are likely a modification for compliance with US vehicle regulations.
—Utkarsh Sood, New Atlas, 24 May 2025
The Illuminate has an asymmetrical optical design that uses special reflectors to ensure that while the light brightens up the desk space, none of that light spills onto the surface of the display, avoiding the creation of additional glare and unwanted reflections.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
The reflectors come in all shapes: lemon, poodle, swan, hedgehog, soccer ball.
—Julia Whelan Emma Kehlbeck Jeremy McLennan, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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Julia Duin, Outside Online, 6 June 2025
Most notably, the presence of orange side reflectors, which are likely a modification for compliance with US vehicle regulations.
—Utkarsh Sood, New Atlas, 24 May 2025
The Illuminate has an asymmetrical optical design that uses special reflectors to ensure that while the light brightens up the desk space, none of that light spills onto the surface of the display, avoiding the creation of additional glare and unwanted reflections.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
The reflectors come in all shapes: lemon, poodle, swan, hedgehog, soccer ball.
—Julia Whelan Emma Kehlbeck Jeremy McLennan, New York Times, 2 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for reflector
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“Reflector.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reflector. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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reflector
noun
re·flec·tor
ri-ˈflek-tər
1
: one that reflects
especially
: a polished surface for reflecting light or heat
2
: a telescope in which the principal light-gathering element is a mirror
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reflector
noun
re·flec·tor
ri-ˈflek-tər
: one that reflects
especially
: a polished surface for reflecting light or other radiation
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