something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained; "how it got out is a mystery"; "it remains one of nature's secrets"
Used in a Sentence
mystery
How to use mystery in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for mystery.
Editorial note
Seeing this resolution to the mystery made my day.
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Quick take
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained; "how it got out is a mystery"; "it remains one of nature's secrets"
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of mystery gathered in one view.
a story about a crime (usually murder) presented as a novel or play or movie
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for mystery.
noun
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained; "how it got out is a mystery"; "it remains one of nature's secrets"
noun
a story about a crime (usually murder) presented as a novel or play or movie
See also: whodunit
Example sentences
Seeing this resolution to the mystery made my day.
Its been "known" for years amongst that community that the collapse is caused by pesticides. Bayer has done an amazing job keeping this labeled a "mystery".
My favorite post:'''When you write that the "problem has been resolved," do you mean that when I open my computer it will no longer smell like a pack of well hydrated feral cats have used it for target practice resolved, or do you mean that you have resolved the mystery of what has caused the problem?
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use mystery in a sentence?
Seeing this resolution to the mystery made my day.
What does mystery mean?
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained; "how it got out is a mystery"; "it remains one of nature's secrets"
What part of speech is mystery?
mystery is commonly used as noun.