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 ⁠source said that a big part of the new funds will come from a recent extension through 2050 of the eyewear licence agreement with Franco-Italian giant Essilorluxottica. —Reuters, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026

Eyeglass frames that are versatile, fashion-forward, and affordable without sacrificing quality are in high demand and the eyewear industry is responding to the trend. —Advertorial, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2026

Manual Removal Of Aggressive Vines From Fences Since some vines, such as poison ivy, can contain sap that will irritate your skin, always wear heavy work gloves, protective clothing, and eyewear. —Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026

With an impressive 36,000 positive reviews, Peeps Eyeglass Lens Cleaner is the clever gadget to keep handy for your eyewear. —Tory Johnson, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026

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