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
Relevance
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 glasses
Board member Maria Alonzo read the statement in Spanish, pausing several times, removing her glasses and wiping away tears before the vote.
—
Michael Dorgan , Jennifer Johnson, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
How about plates, glasses, and utensils?
—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
People’s voice interactions with the Meta AI digital assistant when wearing the company’s Ray-Ban Meta glasses will also influence the company’s recommendation engine, Harris said.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
That movie culminated in a long take that required you to put on your 3D glasses.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2025
Ever seen anyone breathe on their glasses and then wipe off the smudges and spots with a cloth?
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
From my use, the Borderlands 4 Ripper glasses do a good job keeping moisture around the eyes based on the aforementioned issue.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
One photo showed a group shot of the rapper and his friends clanking beer glasses.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
Alibaba said it could be applied in areas such as smart glasses and intelligent cockpits.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
Michael Dorgan , Jennifer Johnson, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
How about plates, glasses, and utensils?
—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
People’s voice interactions with the Meta AI digital assistant when wearing the company’s Ray-Ban Meta glasses will also influence the company’s recommendation engine, Harris said.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
That movie culminated in a long take that required you to put on your 3D glasses.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2025
Ever seen anyone breathe on their glasses and then wipe off the smudges and spots with a cloth?
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
From my use, the Borderlands 4 Ripper glasses do a good job keeping moisture around the eyes based on the aforementioned issue.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
One photo showed a group shot of the rapper and his friends clanking beer glasses.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
Alibaba said it could be applied in areas such as smart glasses and intelligent cockpits.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glasses
spectacles
Noun
-
The artist, known for his gunpowder paintings and outdoor pyrotechnic spectacles, was born in the southern Chinese city of Quanzhou but has been based in New York since the mid-90s.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
22 Sep. 2025
-
Even Mike Shildt, who is loath to speak publicly about anything that would suggest his spectacles are not rose-tinted, said as much.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Glasses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glasses. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share