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

Princess Kate has long been a fan of the British eyewear brand, which sells both eyeglasses and sunglasses at its two hubs in London. —Janine Henni, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025

Colvin, a sinewy former high-school wrestler whose rounded silver eyeglasses give him a scholarly mien, was plenty intrigued. —Brendan I. Koerner, WIRED, 13 Jan. 2025

Someone with acne, for instance, clearly has a skin condition; just like someone wearing eyeglasses probably has an eye disorder. —Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 26 Dec. 2024

In Bitar’s opinion, few artefacts from pop culture history are more significant and iconic than John Lennon’s round eyeglasses—an artist whose music reached unprecedented popularity when the four-piece rock band The Beatles was formed in Liverpool in 1960. —Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined at sense 1c

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