bin·oc·u·lar
bə-ˈnä-kyə-lər 
bī-
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
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Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
The device follows the familiar binocular-style design, weighing around 410 g (11 oz) and built for handheld use, with tripod support for longer sessions.
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Paul Brett, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Ships have kayaks, hiking poles, binoculars, and other gear to get you into action mode.
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Adjective
The Borrego Springs Library is holding an astrophotography and binocular discussion on April 14.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
The device follows the familiar binocular-style design, weighing around 410 g (11 oz) and built for handheld use, with tripod support for longer sessions.
—New Atlas, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
Check out our other guides to the best telescopes, binoculars, cameras, star projectors, drones, lego and much more.
—Paul Brett, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Ships have kayaks, hiking poles, binoculars, and other gear to get you into action mode.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
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“Binocular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/binocular. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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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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