glasses

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

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Recent Examples of glasses 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, 25 Aug. 2026 As bassist Jack Dolan lost his glasses while headbanging, guitarist Clay Frankel rolled around on stage, and members of the crowd began surfing. Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026 When the sun sets, the vibe is moodier and sexier, the room warmed by candlelight and tables furnished with pints of Guinness from the tap or glasses of natural wine. The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026 Unlike a solar eclipse, no special glasses are needed to view a lunar eclipse, and binoculars or a telescope can provide an enhanced view. ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026 Getty Images Solar glasses aren't needed to see a lunar eclipse, though using binoculars or a telescope will provide an extra close view of the shadow. Mike Augustyniak, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026 Despite some quirks, the glasses boast an 8-hour battery and real-time translation. Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Earlier this summer, group chats maintained by women who wear glasses with thick plastic frames were consumed by a juicy bit of literary gossip. Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 17 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glasses
spectacles
Noun
  • The rumble combines lighting, music and choreography to create one of the show's biggest spectacles.
    Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The popularity of the Honey Deuce is still rising with several signature cocktails associated with the biggest spectacles in sports.
    Jason Jones, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

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“Glasses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glasses. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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