noun🔗ShareAn optical phenomenon in which light is refracted through a layer of hot air close to the ground, giving the appearance of there being refuge in the distance."The shimmering mirage in the desert made the travelers think a cool oasis was just ahead. "appearancephenomenaweathernaturescienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn illusion."Driving on the hot desert road, the travelers thought they saw water in the distance, but it was just a mirage. "appearancephenomenamindnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo cause to appear as or like a mirage."The hot, dry weather miraged the distant water tower, making it seem much closer than it actually was. "appearancephenomenaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
