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
Relevance
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
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of glass
The monumental, symmetrical building had a grandiose entrance mimicking the front of the Greek temple, and the glass and iron dome at the structure’s center was erected using the latest construction techniques.
—
The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 9 Sep. 2025
The first 200 people through the gate get a free 16-ounce glass stein with an Old Boise Oktoberfest logo.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 9 Sep. 2025
Apple is now using ceramic shield, instead of glass, for the back, which is four times more resistant to cracks and allows for a thinner profile, which, again, allows room for a bigger battery.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
On the ceilings and walls, 628 glass panes let natural light into the main pool areas.
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for glass
The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 9 Sep. 2025
The first 200 people through the gate get a free 16-ounce glass stein with an Old Boise Oktoberfest logo.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 9 Sep. 2025
Apple is now using ceramic shield, instead of glass, for the back, which is four times more resistant to cracks and allows for a thinner profile, which, again, allows room for a bigger battery.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
On the ceilings and walls, 628 glass panes let natural light into the main pool areas.
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for glass
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glass
Noun
-
While the naturally occurring mirror molecules hitching a ride on nearby asteroids are not going to have any impact on our home planet, the experts feared that biologists may — in the lab — be able to artificially create entire mirror-image organisms, to potentially disastrous results.—
Thomas Moynihan,
Big Think,
15 Sep. 2025
-
Today's macOS 26 Tahoe release holds up a translucent, glassy mirror to the Big Sur update.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Where 2024 saw prolonged stretches without major releases – leading to the unusual phenomenon of classic film re-releases filling theater schedules – this year has demonstrated that audiences will turn out for quality content across genres, not just action spectacles.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Sep. 2025
-
Jean Paul Gaultier, Thierry Mugler and Christian Lacroix have previously done costumes for Friedrichstadt-Palast spectacles, and Scott plans to deliver outfits that are uniquely him.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
6 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Glass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glass. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share