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

Baldwin arrived at the courthouse Tuesday in a gray suit, a dark tie, a white shirt and eyeglasses. —Sumiko Moots, NBC News, 9 July 2024

While the prosecutors and defense made arguments on various motions to preclude certain evidence and testimony from being admitted at trial, Baldwin — wearing a dark suit and thick, framed eyeglasses — kept his head down, and at times appeared to take notes. —Eric Andersson, Peoplemag, 8 July 2024

The eyeglass retailer will provide in-store telehealth eye exams while maintaining a full-time doctor on staff at the new location, according to the release. —Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 7 June 2024

Weeks earlier, on April 30, an NYPD detective and a lieutenant, part of a joint federal Homeland Security task force, shot a man who pulled a gun inside a Chelsea eyeglass store. —Elizabeth Keogh, New York Daily News, 27 May 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