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

Chinese companies are also moving quickly to capitalize on the country’s vast manufacturing capacity by deploying AI in everyday objects, such as cars, eyeglasses, toys, and transcription devices. —Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2026

Warby Parker — Shares ticked up nearly 2% after Loop Capital named the eyeglasses maker one of its top-pick stocks for 2026, citing the firm’s expanding EBITDA margins. —Michelle Fox, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2026

Our favorite budget-friendly pick is a $20 ultrasonic jewelry cleaner that spruces up everything from rings to eyeglasses (and makes a great gift for brides-to-be). —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025

In the service of authenticity, Chalamet wore contact lenses to distort his vision, then actual prescription eyeglasses to correct it. —Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2025

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