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eyeglass


eye·glass

noun \ˈī-ˌglas\

Definition of EYEGLASS

1
a : eyepiece b : a lens worn to aid vision; specifically : monocle c plural : glasses, spectacles
2
: eyecup 1

Examples of EYEGLASS

  1. She left her eyeglasses at work.

First Known Use of EYEGLASS

1593

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