Synonyms of glass

glass

noun

ˈglas 

1

as in sunglasses

glasses plural a pair of lenses set in a frame that is held in place with ear supports and which are usually worn to correct vision

I'm a little nearsighted, so I'm going to need glasses

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sunglasses
• spectacles
• eyeglasses
• specs
• goggles
• bifocals
• half-glasses
• monocle
• lorgnette
• contact lens
• trifocals
• pince-nez

2

as in mirror

a smooth or polished surface that forms images by reflection

the vain princess spent hours admiring the reflection in her glass

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mirror
• looking glass
• pier glass
• hand glass
• reflector
• cheval glass
• pier mirror
• dressing glass

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of glass

Many glass cleaners use ammonia to cut through grease and grime, but instead of leaving your appliances polished and shiny, the pungent solution can actually leave a streaky, cloudy sheen on stainless steel. — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 28 Sep. 2026

Meta Platforms owned the news cycle last week, as the CEO showcased consumer artificial intelligence innovations, from the company’s Muse personal agent to new iterations of smart glasses, and the stock soared 13%. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026

Lipa has previously shown off the party trick of dancing with a glass on her head in vacation snaps. — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026

These included a popcorn bucket, silver 3D glasses, a soda cup and a clapperboard. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing glass

• looking glass