mirror — a piece of glass with a reflective coating that shows an image of whatever is in front of it
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a piece of glass with a reflective coating that shows an image of whatever is in front of it
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɪrər/
Example Sentences
- I broke three mirrors this week - my luck is officially worse than a black cat's.
- The lake's surface was like a perfect mirror, reflecting the mountains.
- My twin brother and I mirror each other's movements so perfectly that people think we're doing it on purpose.
mirror
NOUN[/ˈmɪrər/]
a piece of glass with a reflective coating that shows an image of whatever is in front of it
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Mirror derives from Latin 'mirari', meaning 'to look at' or 'to wonder at'. Historically, people marvelled at their reflections in water; as metal and glass mirrors were invented, the term evolved to denote the object itself rather than the act of viewing with astonishment.
Breakdown
mir- (Latin mirari, to gaze or marvel) + -or (agent noun suffix). The suffix -or transforms the verb into a noun meaning 'that which causes wonder' or 'that which reflects'.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“I broke three mirrors this week - my luck is officially worse than a black cat's.”
“The lake's surface was like a perfect mirror, reflecting the mountains.”
“My twin brother and I mirror each other's movements so perfectly that people think we're doing it on purpose.”
“The company's success mirrors the hard work of its employees.”
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