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

This occasion and organization helped collect and donate used eyeglasses to those in need. —Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 25 Sep. 2024

Ohio is more expensive than China to manufacture eyeglasses. —Rick Barrett, Journal Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2024

Intellectual girl is rising more and more, with eyeglasses becoming a real fashion accessory. —Sandra Salibian, WWD, 7 Oct. 2024

The bar was full of Berliners, gorgeous girls with ratty mullets and 1970s eyeglasses, skinny boys slouching in all black. —Lauren Groff, The Atlantic, 28 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined at sense 1c

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