eyewear

noun

eye·​wear ˈī-ˌwer How to pronounce eyewear (audio)
: corrective or protective devices (such as glasses or contact lenses) for the eyes

Examples of eyewear in a Sentence

a shop that specialized in fashionable eyewear
Recent Examples on the Web The brand does not yet offer eyewear in its main line, but used the collaboration to assess customer interest in the category and to tap into the French market, which Reformation just entered this month. Layla Ilchi, WWD, 18 June 2024 The location will carry the brand’s assortment of optical and sun eyewear, daily contact lenses, third-party contact lenses, and accessories, according to a statement. Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2024 These sites ensure that affordable, fashionable eyewear is at your fingertips. Hilary Tetenbaum, Journal Sentinel, 25 May 2024 In addition to the proper eyewear, Murphy said visitors should consider bringing chairs and packing a picnic. Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for eyewear 

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Word History

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of eyewear was in 1918

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“Eyewear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eyewear. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.

Medical Definition

eyewear

noun
: corrective or protective devices (as glasses or contact lenses) for the eyes
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