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

Set the Scene The eight-story building is stylish, with a red brick facade encased in glass and steel. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026

Customs officers at various ports have already been using AI smart glasses and large CT scanners to aid in the clearance process. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 27 July 2026

At the center of it all stands Soares, proprietor and performer, refilling a glass, adjusting a bowl of stone fruit, presiding over the room with unhurried ease. — Sean Santiago, Vogue, 27 July 2026

Transfer the mixture to a spray bottle and apply to mirrors, windows, and other glass surfaces. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 July 2026

Phrases Containing glass

• looking glass