Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

mystery

[mis-tuh-ree, -tree] / ˈmɪs tə ri, -tri /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Down a narrow alley right next door is the more esoteric Mystery Pier Books, which specializes in first editions and is beloved by celebrities.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Mystery vandals have caused almost £40,000 worth of damage to the machines by covering them in glue – weeks before they have had the chance to collect a single charge.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

Kier also starred in scores of TV projects including Von Trier’s television film “Medea,” horror miniseries “The Kingdom,” and shows “Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated,” “Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin” and “Hunters.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2025

Clues Emerge in the Mystery of Peru's "Band of Holes"

From Science Daily • Nov. 10, 2025

In the quiet void that Mystery Auntie left, I remembered that Sela and I weren’t actually friends.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




Vocabulary lists containing mystery


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "mystery" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com