contact lens

noun

: a thin lens designed to fit over the cornea and usually worn to correct defects in vision

Examples of contact lens in a Sentence

She wears contact lenses more often than glasses.
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Muji's simple version has elastic holders for bottles and grooming tools, multiple zippered pockets for small items like travel toothpaste tubes, contact lens cases, lip balms and floss, and an open compartment for larger products. Catherine Garcia, theweek, 24 Oct. 2024 Tested by ophthalmologists, it’s been deemed safe for use on the waterline and for contact lens wearers. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2024 Dry eyes at night could result from contact lens use, taking certain medications, having health conditions, screen use, sleep habits, the environment, and hormonal changes, among others. Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 18 Sep. 2024 Bausch + Lomb — The contact lens provider jumped 11.5% after the Financial Times reported the company was working on a possible sale. Alex Harring, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for contact lens 

Word History

First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of contact lens was in 1888

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“Contact lens.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contact%20lens. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

contact lens

noun
con·​tact lens
ˌkän-ˌtak(t)-
: a thin lens used to correct bad eyesight and worn right over the cornea of the eye

Medical Definition

contact lens

noun
con·​tact lens ˌkän-ˌtakt- How to pronounce contact lens (audio)
: a thin lens designed to fit over the cornea and usually worn to correct defects in vision
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