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

The temples are thin metal arms that thicken toward the ends with plastic enclosures over the ear hooks that hold the glasses’ speakers, charging connector, and other components. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026

Meta Platforms owned the news cycle last week, as the CEO showcased consumer artificial intelligence innovations, from the company’s Muse personal agent to new iterations of smart glasses, and the stock soared 13%. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026

Beth Lay is first, a gangly Plain Jane with drab hair, a gummy smile, and wire-rim glasses. — Joan Kron, Allure, 28 Sep. 2026

The pair kept the glasses perfectly balanced on their heads while dancing in circles with their arms in the air. — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026

These included a popcorn bucket, silver 3D glasses, a soda cup and a clapperboard. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Peter was in his sixties or seventies, with gray hair and glasses. — Anand Giridharadas, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2026