eyeglasses — A pair of lenses set 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 set in a frame that rests on the nose and ears, used to correct vision or protect the eyes
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈaɪˌɡlæsɪz/
Example Sentences
- My eyeglasses are so thick that I look like a genius scientist from a movie.
- She forgot her eyeglasses at home and couldn't tell if that was her bus or a building.
- The optician recommended new eyeglasses for better vision.
eyeglasses
NOUN[/ˈaɪˌɡlæsɪz/]
A pair of lenses set in a frame that rests on the nose and ears, used to correct vision or protect the eyes
an optometrist carefully places a new pair of eyeglasses onto a patient's face for the first time. The patient's expression immediately changes from squinting confusion to clear amazement. Before the glasses, the patient was holding a book very close to their face, struggling to read. After putting on the eyeglasses, the patient can now hold the book at a normal distance and read comfortably. The optometrist smiles warmly as other patients in the background try on different frames. a pair of lenses set in a frame that rests on the nose and ears, used to correct vision or protect the eyes
With eyeglasses gleaming, he teaches the masses in his classes!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Eyeglasses emerged in the 16th century as a compound of 'eye' (Old English ege, from Proto-Germanic *augon) and 'glass' (Old English glæs, from Proto-Germanic *glasam). The term developed as optical correction devices became refined and widely used.
Breakdown
eye (organ of sight) + glass (transparent silicate material) + -es (plural suffix forming a noun referring to a pair of spectacles).
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📝Examples
“My eyeglasses are so thick that I look like a genius scientist from a movie.”
“She forgot her eyeglasses at home and couldn't tell if that was her bus or a building.”
“The optician recommended new eyeglasses for better vision.”
“His eyeglasses steamed up when he entered the warm restaurant from the cold street.”
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