Word
reflector
Phoneticsre·flec·tor, stress on the second syllable
US/ɹɪˈfɫɛktɝ/
UK/ɹɪflˈɛktɐ/
Definition
n. a surface or object that sends light, heat, or sound back to where it came from. You often see them on bicycles to help you be seen at night.
n. a surface or device that redirects light, sound, or heat back toward its source. Often used in safety equipment or optical systems to enhance visibility.
Examples
“The cyclist wore a bright yellow reflector on his back.”
“The car's headlights were blocked by a thick layer of fog, but the reflector on the road sign still helped us see the curve.”
“Engineers designed the satellite's surface to act as a perfect reflector, ensuring that the signal returned to Earth with minimal loss of strength.”
Examples
simple
“The cyclist wore a bright yellow reflector on his back.”
contextual
“The car's headlights were blocked by a thick layer of fog, but the reflector on the road sign still helped us see the curve.”
complex
“Engineers designed the satellite's surface to act as a perfect reflector, ensuring that the signal returned to Earth with minimal loss of strength.”
Real-World Examples
“Under trees, volunteers in yellow reflector jackets stood their ground helping those overcome by the fumes.” Etymology
From reflect + -or.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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