eyewear

noun

eye·​wear ˈī-ˌwer How to pronounce eyewear (audio)
: 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
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This marks the first expansion into eyewear for the 23-year-old accessories label. Layla Ilchi, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025 By merging the eyewear and hearing assistance markets, EssilorLuxottica is opening up potential revenue streams and redefining what accessibility products can be. Bill Schiffmiller, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025 Chevalier recommends seeking out eyewear with high-quality polycarbonate lenses that are rated for LED therapy use that fit comfortably and securely. Emily Orofino, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2025 Storms sold eyewear, Vracko and Watters were in marketing, and Dooling worked in real estate. Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 14 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for eyewear 

Word History

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of eyewear was in 1918

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“Eyewear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eyewear. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

Medical Definition

eyewear

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