bin·oc·u·lar
bə-ˈnä-kyə-lər 
bī-
1
: a binocular optical instrument
2
: a handheld optical instrument composed of two telescopes and a focusing device and usually having prisms to increase magnifying ability
—usually used in plural
Examples of binocular in a Sentence
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Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 5 Apr. 2024
That's because there is a higher concentration of retinal ganglion cells in the center of their field of vision, making vision sharper and giving such dogs binocular depth vision.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 21 Dec. 2023
Experimental psychologists can take advantage of that quirk through the phenomenon of binocular rivalry.
—Elizabeth Finkel, Quanta Magazine, 24 Aug. 2023
Observers with an unobstructed view to the east-northeastern horizon might get good binocular views of Comet C/2023 P1 (Nishimura) about 45 minutes before sunrise.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 1 Oct. 2020
The second number in a binocular size is the aperture, or the diameter.
—Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 5 June 2023
This is an ideal pair of binoculars particularly on safari, though it can be used in most binocular-viewing scenarios.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2023
Eye Relief: The distance between your eyes and the binocular eyepiece lenses.
—Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 5 June 2023
Small clutch bags, camera and binocular cases not exceeding 4.5 by 6.5 inches, with or without a handle or strap.
—Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 5 June 2023
Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2024
Even observing the eclipse through camera lenses, binoculars and telescopes without a specialized solar filter could instantly cause severe eye injury, USA TODAY reported.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 28 Mar. 2024
Cooper’s book offers birding tips for newbies, including advice to lock your eyes on the bird first before lifting binoculars to your face.
—Heller McAlpin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2024
Bring binoculars to spot a variety of birds on this easy coastal stroll that passes the San Diego River and heads toward the Pacific Ocean.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2024
Do not use cameras, binoculars, or telescopes to look at the sun.
—USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2024
This is why most still hunters like a quality compact binocular, in 8×30 or even 6×30.
—Matthew Every, Field & Stream, 13 Mar. 2024
Do not look through the telescope or binoculars directly at the sun.
—The Arizona Republic, 8 Mar. 2024
Plus, they shouldn't be used when viewing through cameras, binoculars or telescopes.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 8 Mar. 2024
Adjective
Additionally, do not look at the sun through a camera lens, telescope or binocular while wearing eclipse glasses and viewers, the agency said.
—Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 5 Apr. 2024
That's because there is a higher concentration of retinal ganglion cells in the center of their field of vision, making vision sharper and giving such dogs binocular depth vision.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 21 Dec. 2023
Experimental psychologists can take advantage of that quirk through the phenomenon of binocular rivalry.
—Elizabeth Finkel, Quanta Magazine, 24 Aug. 2023
Observers with an unobstructed view to the east-northeastern horizon might get good binocular views of Comet C/2023 P1 (Nishimura) about 45 minutes before sunrise.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 1 Oct. 2020
The second number in a binocular size is the aperture, or the diameter.
—Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 5 June 2023
This is an ideal pair of binoculars particularly on safari, though it can be used in most binocular-viewing scenarios.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2023
Eye Relief: The distance between your eyes and the binocular eyepiece lenses.
—Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 5 June 2023
Small clutch bags, camera and binocular cases not exceeding 4.5 by 6.5 inches, with or without a handle or strap.
—Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 5 June 2023
Noun
Sunglasses, binoculars or telescopes without special filters don’t provide adequate protection.
—Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2024
Even observing the eclipse through camera lenses, binoculars and telescopes without a specialized solar filter could instantly cause severe eye injury, USA TODAY reported.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 28 Mar. 2024
Cooper’s book offers birding tips for newbies, including advice to lock your eyes on the bird first before lifting binoculars to your face.
—Heller McAlpin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2024
Bring binoculars to spot a variety of birds on this easy coastal stroll that passes the San Diego River and heads toward the Pacific Ocean.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2024
Do not use cameras, binoculars, or telescopes to look at the sun.
—USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2024
This is why most still hunters like a quality compact binocular, in 8×30 or even 6×30.
—Matthew Every, Field & Stream, 13 Mar. 2024
Do not look through the telescope or binoculars directly at the sun.
—The Arizona Republic, 8 Mar. 2024
Plus, they shouldn't be used when viewing through cameras, binoculars or telescopes.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 8 Mar. 2024
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binocular
1 of 2 adjective
bin·oc·u·lar
bī-ˈnäk-yə-lər
bə-
: of, relating to, using, or adapted to the use of both eyes
binocular vision
binocular
2 of 2 noun
bin·oc·u·lar
bə-ˈnäk-yə-lər
bī-
1
: a binocular optical instrument
2
: a handheld instrument for seeing at a distance that consists of two telescopes, a focusing device, and usually prisms
—usually used in plural
a pair of binoculars
Medical Definition
binocular
1 of 2 adjective
bin·oc·u·lar
bī-ˈnäk-yə-lər, bə-
: of, relating to, using, or adapted to the use of both eyes
binocular vision
a binocular microscope
binocular
2 of 2 noun
bin·oc·u·lar
bə-ˈnäk-yə-lər, bī-
: a binocular optical instrument
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