optician

noun

op·​ti·​cian äp-ˈti-shən How to pronounce optician (audio)
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 And like many sellers, Kurt Walling, a semi-retired optician in Streetsboro, Ohio, who has been offloading portions of his personal collection via Discogs for years, remains upset about last year’s increase in selling fees. Steve Knopper, Billboard, 1 Feb. 2024 Baker Bakery wrapper Cake decorator Cashier Cashier assistant Food service assistant Forklift driver Licensed and non-licensed opticians Meat cutter Membership clerk Non-licensed hearing aid assistant Pharmacist Pharmacy sales assistant Stocker Tire installer What are the employee benefits and pay? Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 8 Feb. 2024 And take them to an optician to buff out minor scratches. Matthew Solan, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2024 Though, an eyeglass prescription is more or less universal, as opticians worldwide use the same procedures when writing a prescription. Nicole F. Roberts, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023 Editor’s picks In the show, Karp takes on the leading role of Paltrow, while Martin plays the disgruntled optometrist — which should never be confused with optician, by the way — Sanderson. Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2023 Eyeglass prescriptions may differ in format depending on your optician and country. Nicole F. Roberts, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023 Frequently Asked Questions What sunglasses do opticians recommend? Sarah Bradley, Verywell Health, 26 June 2023 They are affixed to churches, hardware stores, historic landmarks, and an optician’s office. Mike Damiano, BostonGlobe.com, 15 June 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1737, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of optician was in 1737

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Cite this Entry

“Optician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/optician. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

optician

noun
op·​ti·​cian äp-ˈtish-ən How to pronounce optician (audio)
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 How to pronounce optician (audio)
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

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