plural mirrors
1
: a piece of glass that reflects images
She saw her reflection in the mirror. = She looked at herself in the mirror.
a bathroom mirror
2
: something that shows what another thing is like in a very clear and accurate way
—usually singular
Her art is a mirror of modern American culture.
mirrors; mirrored; mirroring
1
: to be very similar to (something)
Her mood mirrored the gloomy weather. [=her mood was gloomy like the weather]
: to show (something) in a very clear and accurate way
Her art mirrors [=reflects] modern American culture.
2
: to show the image of (something) on a surface : reflect
The building was mirrored in the lake.
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“Mirror.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/mirror. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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