eyewear

noun

eye·​wear ˈī-ˌwer 

: corrective or protective devices (such as glasses or contact lenses) for the eyes

Examples of eyewear in a Sentence

a shop that specialized in fashionable eyewear

Recent Examples on the Web

Known for collaborating with public figures, Cassell has worked with prominent names such as Pharrell Williams, singer Ed Sheeran, eyewear designers Coco and Breezy, fine artist Roy Nachum, and major brands like Samsung, Google, and LG. —Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025

The campaigns have featured a diverse range of models, people of all ages and backgrounds, focusing on the artistic aspect of eyewear. —Ryma Chikhoune, WWD, 20 Mar. 2025

And don't worry, this lunar eclipse is safe to look at without protective eyewear, unlike the total solar eclipse in April 2024. —Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025

Its extensive portfolio includes over 950 international brands and has recently expanded into luxury watches, jewelry and eyewear. —Jordana Comiter, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for eyewear

• aftercare
• anywhere
• billionaire
• chinaware
• debonair
• dinnerware
• disrepair
• doctrinaire
• earthenware
• everywhere
• frigidaire
• kitchenware

Medical Definition

eyewear

noun

eye·​wear ˈī-ˌwa(ə)r, -ˌwe(ə)r 

: corrective or protective devices (as glasses or contact lenses) for the eyes