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

What works perfectly inside a glass laboratory flask faces unpredictable engineering challenges when transferred to massive industrial reactors. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026

As Cook made the rounds, pouring glasses of wine, Simonyan pitched Johnson and Nelson an idea of his own. — Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 20 July 2026

Enjoy a glass or bottle of wine and delicious eats from local food truck Sazón Latin Kitchen. — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 20 July 2026

The Field Pairing handles the close relationship between each course and glass. — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Phrases Containing glass

• looking glass