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
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Weighing just 35 grams, these lightweight glasses are designed to look like traditional eyewear while packing cutting-edge technology. Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025 Since then, Gunnar has been pivoting, focusing on other lens innovations while also becoming more of a lifestyle brand focused on eyewear. Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2025 Reinforcing its commitment to its eyewear category and in a sign of conviction in its longtime partner, Prada Group has renewed its licensing agreement with EssilorLuxottica for the development, production and distribution of eyewear for the Prada, Prada Linea Rossa and Miu Miu brands. Luisa Zargani, WWD, 19 Dec. 2024 In 1988, the brand entered into a licensing agreement with Luxottica, marking its initial foray into eyewear. Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for eyewear 

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 21 Jan. 2025.

Medical Definition

eyewear

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