Mirage Definition

mĭ-räzh
mirages
noun
An optical illusion in which the image of a distant object, as a ship or an oasis, is made to appear nearby, floating in air, inverted, etc.: it is caused by the refraction of light rays from the object through layers of air having different densities as the result of unequal temperature distributions.
Webster's New World
Something that falsely appears to be real.
Webster's New World

(figuratively) An illusion.

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verb
To cause to appear as or like a mirage.
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Other Word Forms of Mirage

Noun

Singular:
mirage
Plural:
mirages

Origin of Mirage

  • French from mirer to look at from Latin mīrārī to wonder at from mīrus wonderful smei- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Borrowing from French mirage

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Mirage Sentence Examples

  • North-west is the Store Vildmose, a swamp where the mirage is seen in summer.

  • The distribution of density is similar to that attending a desert mirage, but the transition is not so abrupt.

  • This can be a great way to access special offers for Mirage reservations.

  • The lights nearest him dimmed while the air around him shimmered, as if he was a mirage.

  • Your LVCTA can be a great resource for uncovering the best deals for Mirage packages.

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Words Starting With

MMIMIR

Words Ending With

EGEAGE

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Words Starting With M and Ending With E

Starts With M & Ends With EStarts With MI & Ends With EStarts With M & Ends With GE

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6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With M6 Letter Words Ending With E