magnifier

noun

mag·​ni·​fi·​er ˈmag-nə-ˌfī(-ə)r 

: one that magnifies

especially : a lens or combination of lenses that makes something appear larger

Examples of magnifier in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Now, a new generation of curators and conservators are working on the Throne, and their cozy laboratory at the museum, filled with magnifiers, sable brushes and purple nitrile gloves, is open to the public a few afternoons each week. —Jeff MacGregor, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024

Before Juan and Selena had arrived at First Presbyterian Thursday afternoon for their training on this $3,300 portable video magnifier, Tafoya had pretty much predicted this kind of response. —Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2024

The Windows key and the + or - sign will open the magnifier tool, then continue to zoom in or out while Win + Esc will exit the magnifier. —Ken Colburn, The Arizona Republic, 5 Feb. 2024

These picks are a good way to make your phone simpler to use, whether that means making your text easier to read or using a special magnifier to make tiny items on your screen bigger. —Kurt Knutsson, Fox News, 23 Oct. 2023

Labels are impossible to read without glasses or a magnifier. —Torie Bosch, STAT, 2 Dec. 2023

This screen magnifier will take the movie from his phone screen to a larger, 14-inch screen that fits right on his tray table. —Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2023

This custom blanket is the perfect gift to go with the phone screen magnifier (see below). —Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2023

This set comes complete with a compass, working whistle, magnifier, map, binoculars, badges, and, of course, pretend treats for the rescue pups. —Samantha McIntyre, Parents, 24 Oct. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1550, in the meaning defined above