optician

noun

op·​ti·​cian äp-ˈti-shən 

1

: a maker of or dealer in optical items and instruments

2

: a person who reads prescriptions for visual correction, orders lenses, and dispenses eyeglasses and contact lenses compare ophthalmologist, optometrist

Examples of optician in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

So does Burgos, an optician and part owner of a murder mystery theater company. —David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024

Davies was a pint-sized local optician and community organizer known as Mickey Midget. —Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2024

The approach gained Akoni Eyewear a strong following with about 1,000 stockists across 50 countries, largely specialty boutiques and opticians. —Martino Carrera, WWD, 18 Sep. 2024

Thankfully, most local opticians can test your sunglasses’ UV protection properties in seconds. —Simone Peinkofer, The Conversation, 21 Mar. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1737, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing optician

• ophthalmic optician

Kids Definition

optician

noun

op·​ti·​cian äp-ˈtish-ən 

1

: a maker of or dealer in optical items and instruments

2

: a person who reads prescriptions for correction of vision, orders, prepares, and sometimes grinds lenses for eyeglasses, sells eyeglasses and contact lenses, and fits and adjusts eyeglasses compare ophthalmologist, optometrist

Medical Definition

optician

noun

op·​ti·​cian äp-ˈtish-ən 

1

: a maker of or dealer in optical items and instruments

2

: a person who reads prescriptions for visual correction, orders lenses, and dispenses eyeglasses and contact lenses compare ophthalmologist, optometrist