eyeglass

noun

eye·​glass ˈī-ˌglas 

1

a

: eyepiece

b

: a lens worn to aid vision

specifically : monocle

c

eyeglasses plural : a device used to correct defects of vision or to protect the eyes that consists typically of a pair of glass or plastic lenses and the frame by which they are held in place : glasses

2

: eyecup sense 1

Synonyms of eyeglass

• sunglasses
• glass
• spectacles

Examples of eyeglass in a Sentence

She left her eyeglasses at work.

Recent Examples on the Web

Decades later, contact lenses would be invented, offering an alternative to eyeglasses. —Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025

As for her accessories, Chamberlain wore a black headband, low-denier tights with pointy-toe pumps, tiny black eyeglasses, and silver hoop earrings. —Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025

Walsh could be seen walking down the street while wearing eyeglasses and a long black dress, which showed off her baby bump. —Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025

Once optimized, displays could be integrated invisibly into devices worn on the body, from eyeglass frames to contact lenses. —Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined at sense 1c

Rhymes for eyeglass

• candlemas
• fiberglass
• fibreglass
• hourglass
• isinglass
• lemongrass
• martinmas
• orchardgrass
• overpass
• plexiglas
• plexiglass
• sassafras

Kids Definition

eyeglass

noun

eye·​glass -ˌglas 

1

: a glass lens used to help one see clearly

2

plural : glass entry 1 sense 2b

Medical Definition

eyeglass

noun

eye·​glass ˈī-ˌglas 

1

a

: eyepiece

b

: a lens worn to aid vision

specifically : monocle

c

eyeglasses plural : glasses, spectacles

2

: eyecup sense 1