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

• sunglasses
• glass
• spectacles

Examples of eyeglass in a Sentence

She left her eyeglasses at work.

Recent Examples on the Web

In addition to the screenings, eyeglasses, cellphones, hearing aids and sneakers were collected for recycling at the event. —David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2025

Other health care services: The Healing Center also partners with Life Forward to provide medical consultations, pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, vision screenings and eyeglasses, blood pressure and blood sugar screenings, quarterly mammograms and referrals. —Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025

Questlove Questlove is in stripes from top to bottom while wearing his signature eyeglasses. —Brendan Le, People.com, 6 May 2025

Any wax or grime on the exterior surface of the aids can be rubbed off with a standard microfiber cloth or an eyeglass cleaning cloth. —Christopher Null, Wired News, 22 June 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