Mirage
Pronunciation: /mərˈɑːʒ/
Mirage (noun)
- something that looks real but is not, often seen in deserts or on hot roads.
- a hope or wish that seems possible but is unlikely to happen.
Examples
- The desert heat created a mirage on the horizon.
- Travelers often see a mirage when the sun is intense.
Common collocations: create a mirage, see a mirage, chase a mirage, mere mirage