1. a piece of glass with a reflective coating that shows an image of whatever is in front of it
2. something that gives a true representation or accurate reflection of something else
Usage: figurative

1. to reflect or show an image of something
2. to be very similar to or match something closely

Examples

• She looked at herself in the bathroom mirror.
• The lake’s surface acted like a mirror, reflecting the mountains.
• His behavior mirrors that of his older brother.
• The novel is a mirror of society during that era.
• The calm water mirrored the blue sky perfectly.
• Her success mirrors the hard work she put in.
• He checked his appearance in the rearview mirror.