Synonyms of glasses

glasses

noun

plural of glass

as in sunglasses

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
• bifocals
• goggles
• monocle
• half-glasses
• lorgnette
• trifocals
• pince-nez
• contact lens

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of glasses

Divide the tomatoes evenly between serving glasses or small bowls. — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026

Over breakfast one recent morning, Lee, wearing a white polo shirt and rimless glasses, spoke about the future with an air of sanguine curiosity. — Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026

The glasses will run for up to 9 hours on a full charge, and the charging case can top them off seven times over. — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 3 Aug. 2026

But anyone planning to watch should use certified eclipse glasses or another safe solar viewing method to avoid permanent eye damage. — Mike Stunson, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026

Snap has attempted glasses in the past and has not seen big returns. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026

Certified eclipse glasses are essential for every stage of the partial eclipse. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Camera quality, seamless setup, & a normal-glasses form factor stood out. — Michael Bloom, CNBC, 21 July 2026