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monocle
noun
mon·o·cle ˈmä-ni-kəl 
: an eyeglass for one eye
monocled
ˈmä-ni-kəld
adjective 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Of course, this month’s Sturgeon moon will be a spectacle even without the supermoon monocle. 
Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 10 Aug. 2022 This time, the puppet — a remarkable monocle-wearing crow — is a single character, on the scene to investigate a murder. Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 21 May 2022 Maybe Slider could start wearing a a monocle and draw a fake fencing scar on his cheek. Paul Hoynes, cleveland, 30 Apr. 2022 The Penguin is one of the most famous members of the Batman Rogues Gallery, typically recognizable by his top hat, monocle, and wide variety of deadly umbrellas. Joe Otterson, Variety, 9 Mar. 2022 The monocle device will come in black or white, and two frames will be available at launch. Chris Smith, BGR, 14 Dec. 2021 Donald Pleasance steals the show as SPECTRE mastermind Ernest Blofeld, plotting to conquer the world from his volcano lair, with a monocle burned right into his face. Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2021 With its top hat and monocle, Mallard is sort of reminiscent of season 2's Fox. Lauren Huff, EW.com, 11 Aug. 2021 The Sparks forward formed a circle with her thumb and forefinger, holding the loop over her eye like a monocle while flashing a wide smile. Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2021 See More
Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 10 Aug. 2022 This time, the puppet — a remarkable monocle-wearing crow — is a single character, on the scene to investigate a murder. Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 21 May 2022 Maybe Slider could start wearing a a monocle and draw a fake fencing scar on his cheek. Paul Hoynes, cleveland, 30 Apr. 2022 The Penguin is one of the most famous members of the Batman Rogues Gallery, typically recognizable by his top hat, monocle, and wide variety of deadly umbrellas. Joe Otterson, Variety, 9 Mar. 2022 The monocle device will come in black or white, and two frames will be available at launch. Chris Smith, BGR, 14 Dec. 2021 Donald Pleasance steals the show as SPECTRE mastermind Ernest Blofeld, plotting to conquer the world from his volcano lair, with a monocle burned right into his face. Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2021 With its top hat and monocle, Mallard is sort of reminiscent of season 2's Fox. Lauren Huff, EW.com, 11 Aug. 2021 The Sparks forward formed a circle with her thumb and forefinger, holding the loop over her eye like a monocle while flashing a wide smile. Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2021 See More Word History
Etymology
French, from Late Latin monoculus having one eye, from Latin mon- + oculus eye — more at eye
First Known Use
circa 1858, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
monocle
noun
mon·o·cle ˈmän-i-kəl
: an eyeglass for one eye
monocles
noun
as in glasses
a single round lens for one eye that helps people see and that is held in place by the muscles around the eye His outfit for the party, consisting of a cape, tophat, and monocle, was sure to attract attention. Synonyms & Similar Words
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