half-glasses
plural noun
half-glass·es
ˈhaf-ˈgla-səz 
ˈhäf-
: eyeglasses for reading that have about half the vertical dimension of typical eyeglasses
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The bar offers a rotating selection of natural wines, including a flight of three half-glasses for $22, which is a great way to sample several varieties.
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Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2024
Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2024
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First Known Use
1902, in the meaning defined above
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“Half-glasses.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/half-glasses. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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