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 of eyeglass

• sunglasses
• glass
• spectacles

Examples of eyeglass in a Sentence

She left her eyeglasses at work.

Recent Examples on the Web

Clean eyeglasses with soap and water before wearing. —Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2026

The 28-year-old posed alongside his parents in a black button-down shirt, gray suit jacket, and clear-frame eyeglasses. —Christina Perrier, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026

Congress should also continue funding for Medicare, including for dental and eyeglass prescriptions. —Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026

Kankakee County Sheriff's office Kankakee County Sheriff's office At the time of the incident, the suspect had eyeglasses and facial hair, Downey said. —Adam Harrington, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined at sense 1c

Rhymes for eyeglass

• candlemas
• fiberglass
• fibreglass
• hourglass
• isinglass
• lemongrass
• martinmas
• orchardgrass
• overpass
• plexiglas
• plexiglass
• sassafras

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