mirage

noun

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: mi-rage (2)

English Definition

An optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions, especially the appearance of a sheet of water in a desert.

Example Sentence

Travelers in the desert are often deceived by a mirage.

US IPA /mɪˈrɑːʒ/
UK IPA /mɪˈrɑːʒ/