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

Warby Parker — The eyeglass retailer advanced nearly 5% on the heels of a Goldman Sachs upgrade to buy from neutral. —Sean Conlon, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024

The Nuance audio collection — a yet-to-come-to-market but highly anticipated assortment of frames that integrate open-ear hearing technology into a pair of eyeglasses that improve vision, offering users an immersive and clear auditory experience — is gearing up for FDA approval. —Thomas Waller, WWD, 10 Oct. 2024

And yes, apart from the berry earrings, Patagonia zip-up, and eyeglasses, Violet Affleck is the spitting image of her mother. —Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 4 Nov. 2024

The crowds watched the canyon keenly, peering through zoom lenses and binoculars and eyeglasses. —Lane Sainty, The Arizona Republic, 3 Nov. 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