miracle

Universal Words noun 1 [C] an act or event that does not follow the laws of nature and is believed to be caused by God 2 [sing.] (informal) a lucky thing that happens that you did not expect or think was possible: an economic miracle * It's a miracle (that) nobody was killed in the crash. * It would take a miracle to make this business profitable. * a miracle cure / drug 3 [C] ~ of sth a very good example or product of sth: The car is a miracle of engineering. IDIOMS work / perform miracles to achieve very good results: Her exercise programme has worked miracles for her.