Phrase guide

distorting mirror

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A curved mirror, often using convex and concave sections to achieve a distorted effect, as:

With strong effect, as a popular attraction at carnivals and fairs: synonym of funhouse mirror.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: entertainment, lifestyle

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noun

Meaning 2

A curved mirror, often using convex and concave sections to achieve a distorted effect, as:

With subtle effect, to mislead customers in clothing shops: synonym of skinny mirror.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: entertainment, lifestyle

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: vääristävä peili — a curved mirror, often using convex and concave sections to achieve a distorted effect; a popular attraction at carnivals and fairs
  • French: miroir déformant — a curved mirror, often using convex and concave sections to achieve a distorted effect; a popular attraction at carnivals and fairs
  • German: Zerrspiegel — a curved mirror, often using convex and concave sections to achieve a distorted effect; a popular attraction at carnivals and fairs
  • Hungarian: görbe tükör — a curved mirror, often using convex and concave sections to achieve a distorted effect; a popular attraction at carnivals and fairs
  • Hungarian: torzító tükör — a curved mirror, often using convex and concave sections to achieve a distorted effect; a popular attraction at carnivals and fairs
  • Polish: krzywe zwierciadło — a curved mirror, often using convex and concave sections to achieve a distorted effect; a popular attraction at carnivals and fairs