Definition

Noun: * Eyeglasses: A pair of lenses set in a frame, worn in front of the eyes to correct vision or protect the eyes. They are a common device for correcting refractive errors like nearsightedness or farsightedness.

Examples

• Noun:
  • She put on her eyeglasses to read the small print.
  • He needs to wear eyeglasses for driving.
  • The optician adjusted the frame of my new eyeglasses.

Advanced Usage

• "A pair of eyeglasses": This is the standard, idiomatic way to refer to one complete set of lenses and frame.
  • I bought a new pair of eyeglasses.
• The term is often used in formal or technical contexts (e.g., medical, optical). In everyday conversation, people more commonly say "glasses" or "spectacles."

Variants and Related Words

• Glasses (n): The most common, everyday term for eyeglasses.
• Spectacles (n): A more formal or old-fashioned term for eyeglasses.
• Frames (n): The part of the eyeglasses that holds the lenses. Often used when discussing style.
  • I like the design of these frames.
• Lenses (n): The clear optical components of the eyeglasses that correct vision.
• Sunglasses (n): Eyewear with tinted or polarized lenses to protect the eyes from sunlight.
• Reading glasses (n): Eyeglasses used specifically for close-up work like reading.

Synonyms

• Glasses
• Spectacles
• Optical glasses
• Corrective lenses

Related Phrases

• To wear eyeglasses: The standard phrase for using them.
  • Do you wear eyeglasses?
• To put on/take off eyeglasses: Describes the action of placing them on or removing them from your face.
  • He took off his eyeglasses and rubbed his eyes.

Noun

1. optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision