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

• glass
• specs
• spectacles

Examples of eyeglass in a Sentence

She left her eyeglasses at work.

Recent Examples on the Web

The idea is to take care of every detail, from laundry to room service to cleaning one’s eyeglasses, so guests can focus on enjoying their vacation. —Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025

Items that may be considered for fixing include eyeglasses, bicycles, electronics, small appliances, woodworking, clothing and other textiles. —Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2025

Police said the force of the blast blew his eyeglasses off his face and singed his eyebrows and lashes. —Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025

Burglars smashed a vehicle into a high-end eyeglasses store in La Jolla’s Village early Tuesday, May 6, causing at least $100,000 in damage, authorities said. —City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 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