eyeglass

noun

eye·​glass ˈī-ˌglas How to pronounce eyeglass (audio)
1
a
b
: a lens worn to aid vision
specifically : monocle
c
eyeglasses plural : a device used to correct defects of vision or to protect the eyes that consists typically of a pair of glass or plastic lenses and the frame by which they are held in place : glasses
2

Examples of eyeglass in a Sentence

She left her eyeglasses at work.
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Myopia lenses: These specialized contact lenses or eyeglasses are designed to slow myopia progression and may help lower your risk of developing MMD later in life. Lindsay Curtis, Health, 6 Apr. 2025 The teen also wore a pair of black eyeglasses and gold earrings. Hannah Sacks, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025 His signature black-rimmed eyeglasses, huge and round, are bright yellow now. Dodie Kazanjian, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025 Reviewers recommend this cylindrical box that looks almost like a case for eyeglasses but unfurls to reveal three separate compartments. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for eyeglass

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined at sense 1c

Time Traveler
The first known use of eyeglass was in 1593

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“Eyeglass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eyeglass. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

eyeglass

noun
eye·​glass -ˌglas How to pronounce eyeglass (audio)
1
: a glass lens used to help one see clearly
2

Medical Definition

eyeglass

noun
eye·​glass ˈī-ˌglas How to pronounce eyeglass (audio)
1
a
b
: a lens worn to aid vision
specifically : monocle
c
eyeglasses plural : glasses, spectacles
2
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