Eyeglasses
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈaɪ.ɡlæsɪz/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Eyeglasses is a noun meaning (US) Spectacles, glasses.
Meaning
(US) Spectacles, glasses.
More Meanings
- Plural of eyeglass.
Example Sentences
Digging deeper, the invention of eyeglasses is an elaboration of the more fundamental development of optics technology. The ability of a segment of a glass sphere to magnify whatever is placed before it was known around the year 1000, when the spherical segment was called a reading stone,[…].
Word Forms
- eyeglass
- eye-glasses
Synonyms for eyeglasses
Depending on context, synonyms include specs, glasses, spectacles.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include specs, spectacles, glasses, shades, sunglasses, goggles.
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