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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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.com, 11 May 2025 The Italian company produces eyewear collections for brands ranging from Zegna and Max Mara to MCM, Pucci, Guess, Timberland and Adidas Original, to name a few. Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 9 May 2025 Bank of America upgrades National Vision to buy from underperform Bank of America said the eyewear company’s strategic initiatives are working. Michael Bloom, CNBC, 8 May 2025 This inclusive unisex eyewear brand creates frames to flatter diverse face shapes, including low nose bridges, high cheekbones and more. Jennifer Chan, StyleCaster, 30 Apr. 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 18 May. 2025.

Medical Definition

eyewear

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