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

Abu Safiya also had his eyeglasses confiscated during his detainment and since been experiencing vision issues, according to Abbas. — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 20 June 2026

It may be shown in theaters or on television, on your phone, in a pair of eyeglasses or up your ass. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026

All the visits resulted in stronger eyeglass prescriptions that helped for a little while, but the overall trajectory never changed. — Literary Hub, 17 June 2026

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

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