eyewear

noun

eye·​wear ˈī-ˌwer 

: corrective or protective devices (such as glasses or contact lenses) for the eyes

Examples of eyewear in a Sentence

a shop that specialized in fashionable eyewear

Recent Examples on the Web

The Plaid on Plaid Go maximalist in a print-on-print pant set, and keep the rest of the look low-key with sneakers and classic eyewear. —Christina Holevas, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2026

Best sport sunglasses for women Athletic eyewear serves a dual purpose, both providing eye protection in extreme conditions and looking incredible in the process. —Alison Syrett Cleary, Glamour, 1 Jan. 2026

Neutral hues led the pack — oat, black and olive — but Western accessories, camouflage and oversize eyewear kept the uniform from feeling strictly technical. —Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 29 Dec. 2025

Destigmatizing mental health and advocating for accessible resources have been big in Stokes' off-screen initiatives, especially through his work with eyewear brand, Zenni Optical. —Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for eyewear

• aftercare
• anywhere
• billionaire
• chinaware
• debonair
• dinnerware
• disrepair
• doctrinaire
• earthenware
• everywhere
• frigidaire
• kitchenware

Medical Definition

eyewear

noun

eye·​wear ˈī-ˌwa(ə)r, -ˌwe(ə)r 

: corrective or protective devices (as glasses or contact lenses) for the eyes