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

The technology has expanded beyond eyeglasses, giving contact wearers a similar option without needing additional eyewear over their lenses. —Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026

Farmworker Caravan — the group San Jose resident Darlene Tenes started a few years back — is collecting toys, eyeglasses and bikes to deliver to migrant camps in Northern California. —Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 13 June 2026

Brown eyeglasses and lace-up shoes topped off his look. —Hannah Malach, InStyle, 10 June 2026

Water bottles, shoes, a plush snake, a rock, eyeglasses case were all offered to him to sign. —Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined at sense 1c

Rhymes for eyeglass

• fiberglass
• fibreglass
• hourglass
• isinglass
• lemongrass
• martinmas
• orchardgrass
• overpass
• plexiglas
• plexiglass
• sassafras
• superclass

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