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- Dictionarymirage/mɪˈrɑːʒ/
noun
- 1. an optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions, especially the appearance of a sheet of water in a desert or on a hot road caused by the refraction of light from the sky by heated air: "the surface of the road ahead rippled in the heat mirages"
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A mirage is an optical effect that makes distant objects appear as water or a mirror, or something illusory and unattainable. Learn the etymology, synonyms, examples, and word history of mirage from Merriam-Webster.
A mirage is an image of something that seems to be far away but does not really exist, caused by very hot air. Learn more about the meaning, usage and pronunciation of mirage, and see examples and translations in different languages.
A mirage is a naturally-occurring optical phenomenon in which light rays bend to produce a displaced image of distant objects or the sky. Learn about the types, causes and examples of mirages, such as inferior, superior and Fata Morgana.
A mirage is an image of something that seems to be far away but does not really exist, often caused by very hot air. Learn how to use the word in different contexts, see examples and find translations in other languages.
A mirage is an optical illusion that makes an object appear distorted or inverted due to atmospheric refraction. Learn more about the origin, history and usage of the word mirage, and see how it can also refer to a type of fighter jet or a casino hotel.
A mirage is an optical illusion that makes distant objects or water appear distorted or inverted, caused by atmospheric refraction. Learn more about the causes, types and uses of mirages from various dictionaries and sources.
A mirage is an optical illusion of a distant object or water, or something that is not real or true. Learn the word origin, synonyms, pronunciation, and usage of mirage with examples from Collins English Dictionary.
