optician

noun

op·​ti·​cian äp-ˈti-shən How to pronounce optician (audio)
1
: a maker of or dealer in optical items and instruments
2
: a person who reads prescriptions for visual correction, orders lenses, and dispenses eyeglasses and contact lenses compare ophthalmologist, optometrist

Examples of optician in a Sentence

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So does Burgos, an optician and part owner of a murder mystery theater company. David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024 Davies was a pint-sized local optician and community organizer known as Mickey Midget. Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2024 The approach gained Akoni Eyewear a strong following with about 1,000 stockists across 50 countries, largely specialty boutiques and opticians. Martino Carrera, WWD, 18 Sep. 2024 Thankfully, most local opticians can test your sunglasses’ UV protection properties in seconds. Simone Peinkofer, The Conversation, 21 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for optician 

Word History

First Known Use

1737, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of optician was in 1737

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Cite this Entry

“Optician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/optician. Accessed 11 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

optician

noun
op·​ti·​cian äp-ˈtish-ən How to pronounce optician (audio)
1
: a maker of or dealer in optical items and instruments
2
: a person who reads prescriptions for correction of vision, orders, prepares, and sometimes grinds lenses for eyeglasses, sells eyeglasses and contact lenses, and fits and adjusts eyeglasses compare ophthalmologist, optometrist

Medical Definition

optician

noun
op·​ti·​cian äp-ˈtish-ən How to pronounce optician (audio)
1
: a maker of or dealer in optical items and instruments
2
: a person who reads prescriptions for visual correction, orders lenses, and dispenses eyeglasses and contact lenses compare ophthalmologist, optometrist

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