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glass

noun

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1 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
  • Iʼm a little nearsighted, so Iʼm going to need glasses
Synonyms of glass

eyeglasses, specs, spectacles
Words Related to glass

bifocals, half-glasses, trifocals

lorgnette, monocle, pince-nez

sunglasses

goggles

contact lens
2 a smooth or polished surface that forms images by reflection
  • the vain princess spent hours admiring the reflection in her glass
Synonyms of glass

looking glass, mirror
Words Related to glass

cheval glass, dressing glass, hand glass, pier glass, pier mirror

reflector

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