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

Many eyeglasses are sold with special filters to block blue light emitted from digital screens. —Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2025

Fogle was wearing a navy hoodie, gray sweatpants, pink eyeglasses and pink shoes. —Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2025

Dave Palmer, the son of Mary Palmer, Rumpf’s caregiver, recently donated Rumpf’s stick, watch, eyeglasses and other items belonging to Rumpf to the society. —Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 18 Sep. 2025

The researchers point to examples like eyeglasses, cesarean sections, and fertility treatments—all of which allow people to overcome biological limitation that once would have impacted their survival or reproduction, reducing the role of genetic adaptation. —Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 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