eyeglass

noun

eye·​glass ˈī-ˌglas 

1

a

: eyepiece

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

: eyecup sense 1

Synonyms

• glass
• specs
• spectacles

Examples of eyeglass in a Sentence

She left her eyeglasses at work.

Recent Examples on the Web

Items that may be considered for fixing include eyeglasses, bicycles, electronics, small appliances, woodworking, clothing and other textiles. —Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 May 2025

The most common treatment for both conditions is wearing corrective lenses, such as eyeglasses or contacts.3 Glasses impact where light lands and make it so that light focuses on the retina, resulting in clear vision. —Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 6 May 2025

Another example is Warby Parker, where every pair of eyeglasses sold are matched and given to someone in need. —Melissa A. Wheeler, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025

Many people can improve their vision to 20/20 with eyeglasses, contact lenses, or eye surgery. —Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined at sense 1c

Rhymes for eyeglass

• candlemas
• fiberglass
• fibreglass
• hourglass
• isinglass
• lemongrass
• martinmas
• orchardgrass
• overpass
• plexiglas
• plexiglass
• sassafras

Kids Definition

eyeglass

noun

eye·​glass -ˌglas 

1

: a glass lens used to help one see clearly

2

plural : glass entry 1 sense 2b

Medical Definition

eyeglass

noun

eye·​glass ˈī-ˌglas 

1

a

: eyepiece

b

: a lens worn to aid vision

specifically : monocle

c

eyeglasses plural : glasses, spectacles

2

: eyecup sense 1