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单词 eyeglasses
释义

eyeglass

noun

eye·​glass ˈī-ˌglas How to pronounce eyeglass (audio)
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
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Example Sentences

She left her eyeglasses at work.
Recent Examples on the Web The soon-to-be Hall of Famer spoke to The Associated Press to discuss his new eyeglass line. Jimmy Golen, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2022 And given the uniqueness of the frames, Feldman wanted to distribute his eyeglass brand wholesale to niche vendors, like independent optical boutiques versus high volume optical stores like Lenscrafters, and found success in this approach. Amiah Taylor, Fortune, 8 July 2022 Initially, his company made glasses on contract for bigger eyeglass companies. Nick Kostov, WSJ, 27 June 2022 In the last month, bandits stole more than $20,000 in merchandise at a Virginia eyeglass store outside of Washington D.C. Adam Shaw, Fox News, 1 June 2022 Another man with the condition required multiple eyeglass prescriptions, shifting even between nearsightedness and farsightedness in the span of a day. Joe Didonato, Forbes, 25 Apr. 2022 Related Video Warby Parker was one of the original direct-to-consumer brands, but now, the eyeglass-maker’s sales are split about evenly between its more than 140 bricks-and-mortar locations and its online store. Charity L. Scott, WSJ, 17 Mar. 2022 At one eyeglass store in Alexandria, a man used a hammer to smash glass display cases and the group escaped with Gucci products and a tray of sunglasses worth more than $17,000. Washington Post, 30 Mar. 2022 Last week, at least two eyeglass stores in Chicago were broken into overnight and robbed of designer frames, FOX32 Chicago reported. Fox News, 7 Feb. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined at sense 1c

Kids Definition

eyeglass

noun

eye·​glass ˈī-ˌglas How to pronounce eyeglass (audio)
1
: a glass lens used to help a person to see clearly
2
eyeglasses plural : glass sense 3

Medical Definition

eyeglass

noun

eye·​glass ˈī-ˌglas How to pronounce eyeglass (audio)
1
a
: eyepiece
b
: a lens worn to aid vision
specifically : monocle
c
eyeglasses plural : glasses, spectacles
2
: eyecup sense 1

eyeglasses

plural noun

as in sunglasses
a pair of lenses set in a frame that is held in place with ear supports and which are usually worn to correct vision uses her eyeglasses only for reading

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • sunglasses
  • spectacles
  • glass
  • goggles
  • bifocals
  • specs
  • trifocals
  • monocle
  • half-glasses
  • lorgnette
  • pince-nez
  • contact lens
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