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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

mirage

/mɪˈrɑːʒ/ noun · British & US
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What does mirage 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.

Example

"The driver thought he saw an oasis in the distance, but it turned out to be just a mirage."

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