half-glasses

plural noun

half-glass·​es ˈhaf-ˈgla-səz 

ˈhäf-

: eyeglasses for reading that have about half the vertical dimension of typical eyeglasses

Examples of half-glasses in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Needless to say, a tasting is not the same as drinking five half-glasses over dinner. — John Mariani, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024

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. — Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for half-glasses

• bypasses
• crevasses
• eyeglasses
• impasses
• molasses
• morasses
• subclasses
• sunglasses
• surpasses
• trespasses
• asses
• basses