compact mirror

ˈkəmˌpækt ˈmɪrər

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Definition of compact mirror - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

makeupsmall mirror in a compact case

She checked her makeup using a compact mirror.

pocket mirror

accessoryportable mirror for checking appearance on the go

He glanced at his compact mirror before the meeting.

hand mirror

pocket mirror

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Images of compact mirror

small mirror in a compact case
portable mirror for checking appearance on the go

Expressions with compact

compact car

small car designed for fuel efficiency

She bought a compact car for city driving.

compact disc player

device that plays compact discs

She bought a new compact disc player for her music collection.

powder compact

small case for face powder with mirror

She checked her makeup using the powder compact.

compact camera

small camera easy to use, portable, without interchangeable lenses

She took her compact camera on vacation for quick photos.

compact powder

pressed powder for makeup application

She applied compact powder to even out her skin tone.

compact as sardines

adj.

crowded into a small space

The room was compact as sardines during the concert.

Expressions with mirror

hold a mirror to

reflect or reveal something accurately

The novel holds a mirror to society's flaws.

hold a mirror up to

reveal or expose hidden characteristics or truths

The film holds a mirror up to human greed.

hold up a mirror to

show or reflect truth or reality clearly to someone

The play holds up a mirror to society's problems.

mirror of the soul

something that reveals a person's true nature

Her eyes are the mirror of the soul, showing her kindness.

man in the mirror

person thinking about and taking responsibility for their actions

The man in the mirror decided to change his ways.

break a mirror

cause a mirror to crack or shatter by force

Be careful not to break a mirror in the bathroom!

car mirror

mirror on car's exterior for side view

The car mirror was damaged in the accident.

dressing mirror

large mirror for full-body reflection

She checked her outfit in the dressing mirror.

hand mirror

mirror held in hand for personal use

She checked her makeup in the hand mirror.

mirror ball

decorative object reflecting light in patterns

The ballroom was lit by a giant mirror ball.

Examples of compact mirror in a sentence

The compact mirror was a gift from her grandmother.
She checked her makeup in the compact mirror.
The compact mirror slipped from her purse.

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French:miroir de poche, ...
German:Kompaktspiegel, Taschenspiegel, ...
Italian:specchietto compatto, ...
Spanish:espejo compacto, espejo de bolsillo, ...
Portuguese:espelho compacto, espelho portátil, ...
Chinese:便携镜, 化妆镜, ...
Japanese:コンパクトミラー, 携帯鏡, ...
Arabic:مِرْآةُ جَيْب, مِرْآة جَيْب, ...
Hebrew:מַרְאַת כִּיס, ...
Russian:компактное зеркало, ...
Ukrainian:кишенькове дзеркало, ...
Hindi:कॉम्पैक्ट का आईना, कॉम्पैक्ट मिरर, ...
Bengali:মেকআপ আয়না, কমপ্যাক্ট আয়না, ...
Catalan:mirallet de maquillatge, mirallet, ...
Czech:kapesní zrcátko, pudřenka, ...
Danish:lommespejl, lille bærbart spejl til at tjekke sit udseende, ...
Dutch:compacte spiegel, zakspiegel, ...
Greek:καθρεφτάκι, καθρέφτης τσέπης, ...
Hungarian:púdertükör, kézitükör, ...
Khmer:កញ្ចក់តូចដាក់ក្នុងប្រអប់គ្រឿងសម្អាង, កញ្ចក់ឆ្លុះតូចយួរដៃ, ...
Korean:휴대용 거울, 콤팩트 거울, ...
Persian:آینه جیبی, آینه دستی, ...
Polish:kompaktowe lusterko, lusterko kompaktowe, ...
Portuguese (BR):espelho compacto, espelho portátil, ...
Romanian:oglindă de buzunar, oglindă portabilă, ...
Swedish:kompakt spegel, puderdosa, ...
Thai:กระจกตลับ, กระจกพก, ...
Turkish:kompakt ayna, cep aynası, ...
Vietnamese:gương bỏ túi, gương cầm tay, ...

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