mirage
noun/mɪˈrɑʒ/
Frequency rank: #9,655 most common English word
Meaning
An optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions, often making distant objects or water appear visible where none exists.
Example sentence
The exhausted traveler thought he saw water in the desert, but it turned out to be mirage.
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