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

The three-level pad is defined by glass walls that frame views of the private lake just outside. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 Sep. 2026

In the rape scene, the live action is intercut with flashes of staged broken glass against black and the words in Tessa’s own head. — Beandrea July, IndieWire, 14 Sep. 2026

One night after hearing a woman scream and the sound of breaking glass, Jeff notices his neighbor, Lars Thorwald, behaving strangely. — David Faris, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 2026

Relevance should never need detective work or a magnifying glass. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing glass

• looking glass