eyeglass

noun

eye·​glass ˈī-ˌglas 

1

a

: eyepiece

b

: a lens worn to aid vision

specifically : monocle

c

eyeglasses plural : a device used to correct defects of vision or to protect the eyes that consists typically of a pair of glass or plastic lenses and the frame by which they are held in place : glasses

2

: eyecup sense 1

Synonyms

• glass
• specs
• spectacles

Examples of eyeglass in a Sentence

She left her eyeglasses at work.

Recent Examples on the Web

Another essential service the organization provides is emergency assistance up to $300, covering needs like eyeglasses or phone repairs. —Ryan MacAsero, The Mercury News, 25 Dec. 2024

Perez recalled riding along in Hendrickson's vehicle for some of the slayings and claimed to have Stine's eyeglasses in her possession. —Jessica Sager, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024

EssilorLuxottica plans to release the first-ever hearing-aid eyeglasses later this year. —Charley Locke, The Atlantic, 19 Sep. 2024

From the Miu Miu runway to celebrity street style, everyone was adding small eyeglasses to their repertoire. —Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined at sense 1c

Kids Definition

eyeglass

noun

eye·​glass -ˌglas 

1

: a glass lens used to help one see clearly

2

plural : glass entry 1 sense 2b

Medical Definition

eyeglass

noun

eye·​glass ˈī-ˌglas 

1

a

: eyepiece

b

: a lens worn to aid vision

specifically : monocle

c

eyeglasses plural : glasses, spectacles

2

: eyecup sense 1