eyeglass

noun

eye·​glass ˈī-ˌglas How to pronounce eyeglass (audio)
1
a
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

Examples of eyeglass in a Sentence

She left her eyeglasses at work.
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And even though his bat has come around lately — thanks to refined swing mechanics and the help of new eyeglasses — his defensive play at third has remained a liability. Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025 Color fading Double vision Need to update eyeglass or contact lens prescriptions frequently Poor night vision Seeing a halo around lights Sensitivity to sunlight, headlights, or indoor lighting Cataracts are not contagious and do not spread from one eye to the other. Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 28 May 2025 Everything blends well into a body that barely looks any different than a pair of normal eyeglasses. Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 22 May 2025 The idea is to take care of every detail, from laundry to room service to cleaning one’s eyeglasses, so guests can focus on enjoying their vacation. Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for eyeglass

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined at sense 1c

Time Traveler
The first known use of eyeglass was in 1593

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“Eyeglass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eyeglass. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

eyeglass

noun
eye·​glass -ˌglas How to pronounce eyeglass (audio)
1
: a glass lens used to help one see clearly
2

Medical Definition

eyeglass

noun
eye·​glass ˈī-ˌglas How to pronounce eyeglass (audio)
1
a
b
: a lens worn to aid vision
specifically : monocle
c
eyeglasses plural : glasses, spectacles
2
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