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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

mirages

/mɪˈrɑːʒ/ noun · British & US
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What does mirages mean?

noun

An optical phenomenon in which light is refracted through layers of air with different temperatures, creating the illusion of a distant object or water, typically seen in hot deserts or on roads.

Example

"The mirages on the highway made it difficult to gauge the distance to the next town."

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