Eyeglasses — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Eyeglasses
Eyeglasses (noun)
- eyepiece
- a lens worn to aid vision; specifically, monocle
- 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
- any of various amorphous materials formed from a melt by cooling to rigidity without crystallization
- a usually transparent or translucent material consisting typically of a mixture of silicates
- a material (such as obsidian) produced by fast cooling of magma
Word Forms of Eyeglasses
Origin & Etymology of Eyeglasses
Middle English glas, from Old English glæs; akin to Old English geolu yellow yellow
First known use: 1593
Frequently Asked Questions about Eyeglasses
What does "Eyeglasses" mean?
"Eyeglasses" means eyepiece. As a noun, it is defined as: eyepiece. It has 6 distinct senses.
Is "Eyeglasses" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Eyeglasses" is a noun.
How do you pronounce "Eyeglasses"?
"Eyeglasses" is pronounced /ˈī-ˌglas/ as a noun and /ˈglas/ as a noun and divided into syllables as eye·glass.
What is the origin of the word "Eyeglasses"?
"Eyeglasses" comes from Middle English glas, from Old English glæs; akin to Old English geolu yellow yellow. First known use: 1593.
What words are derived from "Eyeglasses"?
Words derived from "Eyeglasses" include glassful (noun) and glassless (adjective).