noun
reflector
rih-FLEHK-tuh
Reflector (noun) means an object or surface designed to bounce back light, heat, or sound. Example: “The bike had a red reflector mounted on the back wheel.”
noun
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An object or surface designed to bounce back light, heat, or sound.
"The bike had a red reflector mounted on the back wheel."
"A reflector telescope uses mirrors instead of lenses."
How to use reflector
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething built to bounce light or sound back, often for safety (like on bikes) or in devices like telescopes.
Common pairings
bike reflector
reflector telescope
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Word forms
- Plural
- reflectors
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The bike had a red _____ mounted on the back wheel.
Etymology
From reflect plus the agent suffix -or.
Synonyms
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reflecting telescope
Rhymes for reflector
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What does “reflector” mean?
The word “reflector” means an object or surface designed to bounce back light, heat, or sound. In plain terms, something built to bounce light or sound back, often for safety (like on bikes) or in devices like telescopes.
How do you pronounce “reflector”?
“Reflector” is pronounced rih-FLEHK-tuh (/ɹɪˈflɛktə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “reflector” in a sentence?
Here is “reflector” used in a sentence: “The bike had a red reflector mounted on the back wheel.”
What part of speech is “reflector”?
“Reflector” is a noun.
