reflector

noun

re·​flec·​tor ri-ˈflek-tər How to pronounce reflector (audio)
1
: one that reflects
especially : a polished surface for reflecting light or other radiation
2
: a telescope in which the principal focusing element is a mirror

Examples of reflector in a Sentence

safety devices such as bicycle reflectors Reflectors are placed along the lanes of the highway.
Recent Examples on the Web There are side reflectors, front and rear LED lights, and turn signals to ensure riders are seen on the road. Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2024 Once dry, remove the reflectors from the mold and insert a screw eye into the top of each. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2023 Enlarge / Northrop Grumman's mesh-like satellite antenna, similar to but smaller than the reflector on the ViaSat-3 Americas spacecraft. Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 14 July 2023 Tie fishing line to the hooks and suspend the reflectors from a metal ring at varying heights. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2023 Some units rely on metal reflectors, while others produce radiant heat that travels through the air like the sun’s rays. Andrew Waite, Field & Stream, 1 Nov. 2023 Each Osmo starter kit comes with a base and a reflector. Nikita Charuza, Peoplemag, 17 Nov. 2023 Extras Nearly all hitch cargo carriers have reflectors for road safety, though some more than others. Talon Homer, Popular Mechanics, 10 Aug. 2023 One picture of the moon over the sea depicts the natural satellite — also a reflector of light — and two white patches on the surface below. Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 10 Nov. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1665, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of reflector was in 1665

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Cite this Entry

“Reflector.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reflector. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

reflector

noun
re·​flec·​tor ri-ˈflek-tər How to pronounce reflector (audio)
1
: one that reflects
especially : a polished surface for reflecting light or heat
2
: a telescope in which the principal light-gathering element is a mirror

Medical Definition

reflector

noun
re·​flec·​tor ri-ˈflek-tər How to pronounce reflector (audio)
: one that reflects
especially : a polished surface for reflecting light or other radiation
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