eyeglass

noun

eye·glass | \ˈī-ˌglas

Definition of eyeglass

1a : eyepiece

b : a lens worn to aid vision specifically : monocle

c eyeglasses plural : glasses, spectacles

2 : eyecup sense 1

Examples of eyeglass in a Sentence

She left her eyeglasses at work.

Recent Examples on the Web

Throughout the year, club members help plan school spirit days and collect used eyeglasses for the Lions Club. — Tracy Trobridge, Howard County Times, "Leo clubs roar into service with Lions help [Glenwood/Glenelg/Dayton," 28 June 2018 Kaiser members will be able to see family doctors and pediatricians, get prescriptions filled and lab work done, receive treatments for cancer, and get eyeglasses. — Cathie Anderson, sacbee, "As Kaiser shows off new Sacramento medical facility, officials call it good for health of downtown," 3 June 2018 Free vision, chiropractic and dental screening, eyeglasses, blood pressure and flu shots, healthy lifestyles education, women’s health screening, haircuts and HIV testing. — Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, "Here's what to do in Louisville: Kids Fair, Film Festival and a gravy competition," 21 Feb. 2018 The research led to the detailing of Chinese burial practices: The caskets contained personal items like tobacco pipes, opium pipes, eyeglasses, and coins to be used in the afterlife, according to Chung. — NBC News, "Remains exhumed from forgotten Chinese cemetery reburied after two decades," 4 July 2018 University of Texas professor Kenneth Greene, who researches Mexican elections, said voters are regularly offered gifts by political parties, including eyeglasses, construction materials and even washing machines. — latimes.com, "Mexican voters going to the polls in historic elections that have been marred by vote-buying and violence," 1 July 2018 This includes eyeglasses, contact solution, hygiene supplies, and prescription and over-the-counter medicines that are taken regularly. — Washington Post, "What goes into a go-bag? How to prepare an emergency kit," 12 June 2018 Over the years, Spade’s business has grown from those first six bag designs to include shoes, stationery, eyeglasses, and more. — Lori Bergamotto, Glamour, "Kate Spade: A Fashion Force, and a 2002 Glamour Woman of the Year," 5 June 2018 But fishing around in a cavernous bag for a cellphone, lipstick, keys, eyeglasses, and a water bottle can take its messy toll. — Elizabeth Wellington, Philly.com, "Madda & Co. handbags: Italian leather means Main Line chic Elizabeth Wellington," 3 May 2018

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