safety glass

noun

: transparent material that is made by laminating a sheet of transparent plastic between sheets of clear glass and is used especially for windows (as of automobiles) likely to be subjected to shock or impact

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In 2024, some 70 million pairs of safety glasses were sold to protect Americans watching the solar eclipse that swept across the US, which millions of people traveled to observe. Jane Woolridge, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026 How to make homemade liquid laundry detergent Before mixing any ingredients, put on gloves, safety glasses and a mask. Ryan Brennan may 13, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026 Additionally, wearing rubber gloves and safety glasses can help avoid skin and eye irritation while cleaning. Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2026 Wear protective gear like long pants and a long-sleeve shirt, gloves, and safety glasses. Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for safety glass

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First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of safety glass was in 1912

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“Safety glass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/safety%20glass. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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