Meaning of the word mirage in English
What does mirage mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
mirage
US /mɪˈrɑːʒ/
UK /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
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The travelers thought they saw an oasis, but it was just a mirage.
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On a hot day, the road ahead often looks like it's covered in water, a common type of mirage.
2.
something that appears real or possible but is not in fact so
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The promise of a quick solution turned out to be a mere mirage.
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His hopes for promotion were a mirage; the company was downsizing.