What does glasses mean?
Glasses means plural of glass.
Glasses
/ˈɡlɑːsɪz/ · noun
Meaning
plural of glass.
Definitions by Sense
- plural of glass
- Spectacles, frames bearing two lenses worn in front of the eyes.
- Field glasses; binoculars.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of glass
Example Sentences
Ladies are usually conveyed about Calcutta, or any where for short distances, in a kind of palanquin, called a boҫhah... Its deep shape, and its seat, much resemble the [English sedan chair]; but having two doors, one on each side, with one window in front, as well as a small one behind, all furnished with Venetians and glasses, give it, in those respects, some claim to alliance with the [chariot].
He had his Zeiss glasses in his hand. "I focused it before it got over the trees," said he.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for glasses?
Common synonyms include eyeglasses, specs, biopticon, spectacles.
What is the opposite of glasses?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use glasses in a sentence?
Ladies are usually conveyed about Calcutta, or any where for short distances, in a kind of palanquin, called a boҫhah... Its deep shape, and its seat, much resemble the [English sedan chair]; but having two doors, one on each side, with one window in front, as well as a small one behind, all furnished with Venetians and glasses, give it, in those respects, some claim to alliance with the [chariot].
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