contact lenses

noun

plural of contact lens
as in glasses

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  1. glasses
  2. spectacles
Noun
  • On the exhibition side, Digion Cinema will show off an online cinema platform and AR smart glasses built for film viewing.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Another reported that eight children referred for eye care following vision screenings received no-cost exams and glasses, with families reporting improvements in their learning.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of glasses
Noun
  • But Falcon Heavy is still one of the spectacles that draw crowds for its launch.
    — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
  • These spectacles drew criticism from animal welfare advocates, who sued the farm.
    — Irus Braverman, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of spectacles
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“Contact lenses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contact%20lenses. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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