reading glasses
plural noun
: eyeglasses used for reading or close work
… each button on the phone has one large number and three tiny letters squeezed about it so you have to squint real hard, especially if you don't have your reading glasses on.—
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Good news for people who hate to wear reading glasses.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
The presentation of the new collection will highlight the contrast between the dramatic mood of the clothes, which are almost like stage costumes, and a more romantic concept featuring girls posing with books and reading glasses.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
Smartwatches, rings and trackers have become nearly as common as reading glasses in midlife.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 21 Aug. 2025
GlassesUSA has a diverse selection of reading glasses designed to accommodate various needs and preferences.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The usual solutions to the issue are either picking up a pair of reading glasses, or swapping your daily lenses or contact lenses for bifocals.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 Aug. 2025
Masterfully reading the room, Washington—in a rare moment of vulnerability—paused, reached into his vest pocket and pulled out a pair of reading glasses.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
Powell donned his reading glasses and reviewed the document, trying to surmise what Trump was talking about.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 24 July 2025
Plus, pick up these stylish Peepers reading glasses for less than $15.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 8 July 2025
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Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
The presentation of the new collection will highlight the contrast between the dramatic mood of the clothes, which are almost like stage costumes, and a more romantic concept featuring girls posing with books and reading glasses.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
Smartwatches, rings and trackers have become nearly as common as reading glasses in midlife.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 21 Aug. 2025
GlassesUSA has a diverse selection of reading glasses designed to accommodate various needs and preferences.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The usual solutions to the issue are either picking up a pair of reading glasses, or swapping your daily lenses or contact lenses for bifocals.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 Aug. 2025
Masterfully reading the room, Washington—in a rare moment of vulnerability—paused, reached into his vest pocket and pulled out a pair of reading glasses.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
Powell donned his reading glasses and reviewed the document, trying to surmise what Trump was talking about.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 24 July 2025
Plus, pick up these stylish Peepers reading glasses for less than $15.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 8 July 2025
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“Reading glasses.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reading%20glasses. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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