1
: a polished or smooth surface (as of glass) that forms images by reflection
She looked at herself in the mirror.
2
a
: something that gives a true representation
the press as a mirror of public opinion—
C. G. Bowers
C. G. Bowers
b
: an exemplary model
She is the mirror of feminine beauty.
mirrored; mirroring; mirrors
Synonyms
Examples of mirror in a Sentence
Noun
breaking a mirror is supposed to bring seven years of bad luck
Verb
The building was mirrored in the lake.
the still waters of the pond mirroring the cloudless sky above
Recent Examples on the Web
Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 3 Nov. 2024
After a conversation with President Joe Biden (played by Dana Carvey) and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff (Andy Samberg), Maya Rudolph as the vice president sat down in front of a mirror.
—Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
Early results showed a nearly 3-to-1 margin of support and by the time The Associated Press called the race just before 9 p.m. Tuesday, the initiative was mirroring its polling, with 70% yes votes.
—Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for mirror 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Noun
As Rudolph turns to face the mirror, she’s met with warm, inviting gaze of real-life Vice President Kamala Harris.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 3 Nov. 2024
After a conversation with President Joe Biden (played by Dana Carvey) and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff (Andy Samberg), Maya Rudolph as the vice president sat down in front of a mirror.
—Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
Vice President Kamala Harris vs. Trump mirrored Joe Biden vs. Trump in 2020 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County and the surrounding counties.
—Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
Early results showed a nearly 3-to-1 margin of support and by the time The Associated Press called the race just before 9 p.m. Tuesday, the initiative was mirroring its polling, with 70% yes votes.
—Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for mirror
Dictionary Entries Near mirror
Cite this Entry
“Mirror.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mirror. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
Medical Definition
mirror
noun
mir·ror
ˈmir-ər 
: a polished or smooth surface (as of glass) that forms images by reflection
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share