Mirage
/məˈrɑʒ/
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Definition
(noun) An optical phenomenon in which light is refracted through a layer of hot air close to the ground, often giving the illusion of a body of water.
Sentence Examples
A mirage sometimes shows up in Toyama Bay.
A mirage is said to be an illusion.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The thirsty traveler thought he saw a cool lake in the distance, but it was just a ____ caused by the intense desert heat.