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

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Examples of eyeglass in a Sentence

She left her eyeglasses at work.
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The store will have a CVS Pharmacy, a Starbucks, and a Target eyeglass store. — Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026 Paintings from the 17th and 18th centuries depict well-to-do folks sporting eyeglasses — including Benjamin Franklin, who invented bifocals. — Kevin Brasler, Washington Post, 3 Sep. 2026 Today, Hill is wearing a royal blue cowboy hat with matching eyeglass frames, and her store is stocked to the rafters with colorful dresses, vests, fringed jackets, hats, and homewares. — Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026 Dolly stood in front of her music stand, eyeglasses on her nose, water and tissues nearby. — Martha Ackmann, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for eyeglass

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined at sense 1c

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The first known use of eyeglass was in 1593

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“Eyeglass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eyeglass. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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eyeglass

noun
eye·​glass -ˌglas How to pronounce eyeglass (audio)
1
: a glass lens used to help one see clearly
2
plural : glass entry 1 sense 2b

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
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