First Known Use: 13th century
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1mirror
noun mir·ror \ˈmir-ər, mi-rər\
: a piece of glass that reflects images
: something that shows what another thing is like in a very clear and accurate way
Full Definition of MIRROR
1
: a polished or smooth surface (as of glass) that forms images by reflection
2
a : something that gives a true representation b : an exemplary model
— mir·rored \-(r)ə(r)d\ adjective
— mir·ror·like \-ˌlīk\ adjective
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Origin of MIRROR
Middle English mirour, from Anglo-French mirur, from mirer to look at, from Latin mirari to wonder at
Related to MIRROR
- Synonyms
- glass, looking glass
2mirror
verb
: to be very similar to (something) : to show (something) in a very clear and accurate way
: to show the image of (something) on a surface
Full Definition of MIRROR
transitive verb
1
: to reflect in or as if in a mirror
2
: resemble
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First Known Use of MIRROR
1593
MIRROR Defined for Kids
1mirror
noun mir·ror \ˈmir-ər\
Definition of MIRROR for Kids
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.>
2mirror
verb
mir·roredmir·ror·ing
Definition of MIRROR for Kids
: 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>
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mirror
noun mir·ror \ˈmir-ər\
Medical Definition of MIRROR
: a polished or smooth surface (as of glass) that forms images by reflection
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