mirror

/ˈmɪɹə/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: mirrors · mirroring · mirrored

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A smooth surface, usually made of glass with reflective material painted on the underside, that reflects light so as to give an image of what is in front of it.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Bề mặt nhẵn, thường làm bằng thủy tinh với vật liệu phản chiếu được sơn ở mặt dưới

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Noun

Examples

I had a look in the mirror to see if the blood had come off my face.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

An object, person, or event that reflects or gives a picture of another.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một vật, người hoặc sự kiện phản chiếu hoặc thể hiện hình ảnh của một thứ khác

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Noun

Examples

His story is a mirror into the life of orphans growing up.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To reflect, as in a mirror.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Phản chiếu như trong gương

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Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

To act as a reflection of, either by being identical to, or by being identical but reversed.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hành động như một sự phản chiếu của, либо bằng cách giống hệt, hoặc bằng cách giống hệt nhưng ngược lại

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Verb

Examples

The placement of the paintings mirrored the positions of the windows on the opposite wall.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “mirror” mean?

A smooth surface, usually made of glass with reflective material painted on the underside, that reflects light so as to give an image of what is in front of it.

Is “mirror” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.