ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Spectacles

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈspɛktəkl̩z/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Spectacles is a noun meaning plural of spectacle.

Meaning

plural of spectacle.

More Meanings

  1. A pair of lenses set in a frame worn on the nose and ears in order to correct deficiencies in eyesight or to ornament the face.
  2. (cricket, slang) Synonym of pair (“score of zero runs in both innings”).

Example Sentences

He needed to get new spectacles because his original ones had broken.

Word Forms

Synonyms for spectacles

Depending on context, synonyms include eyeglasses, glasses, specs, pair.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include eyeglasses, specs, glasses, goggles, eyewear, sunglasses.

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