glasses — a pair of lenses in a frame that rests on the nose and ears, used to correct vision or protect the eyes
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a pair of lenses in a frame that rests on the nose and ears, used to correct vision or protect the eyes
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡlæsɪz/
Example Sentences
- My boss lost his glasses and mistook the coffee machine for a new employee.
- She bought designer glasses that cost more than her car.
- The waiter dropped all the glasses during the wedding reception.
glasses
NOUN[/ˈɡlæsɪz/]
a pair of lenses in a frame that rests on the nose and ears, used to correct vision or protect the eyes
an optometrist carefully places a pair of eyeglasses onto a patient's face for the first time. The patient's expression immediately changes from squinting confusion to bright recognition. The patient can now clearly see the eye chart on the wall that was blurry before. The optometrist smiles warmly while adjusting the frame to fit perfectly on the patient's nose and ears. Other patients in the background try on different frames at mirrors. a pair of lenses in a frame that rests on the nose and ears, used to correct vision or protect the eyes
Through her glasses, she organizes classes for the masses!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Glasses derives from Old English 'glæs', a Germanic word originally meaning 'bright' or 'shining'. The term evolved to refer to the transparent material itself, then to optical lenses crafted from this substance.
Breakdown
glæs (glass, the transparent material) + -es (plural suffix), forming the plural noun for eyeglass lenses or spectacles.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My boss lost his glasses and mistook the coffee machine for a new employee.”
“She bought designer glasses that cost more than her car.”
“The waiter dropped all the glasses during the wedding reception.”
“I need to clean my glasses because everything looks foggy.”
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