Goggles — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

plural noun verb /ˈgä-gəlz/ gog·gles

Meaning & Definition of Goggles

Goggles (plural noun)

  1. protective glasses set in a flexible frame (as of rubber or plastic) that fits snugly against the face
  2. an electronic apparatus that covers the eyes and is used to enhance vision (as at night) or to produce images (as of a virtual reality)

Goggles (plural noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in sunglasses

    similar: sunglasses, contact lens, lorgnette, monocle, pince-nez, bifocals, half-glasses, trifocals, eyeglasses, glass, specs, spectacle

Goggles (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to look long and hard in wonder or surprise

    "goggled at the elaborate costumes and floats in the Mardi Gras parade"

    similar: blinks, gapes, gawks, gawps (chiefly British), gazes, peers, rubbernecks, stares
    related: glares, gloats, glowers, considers, eyes, fixates, observes, regards, watches, leers, ogles, peruses, pores (over), studies, outfaces, outstares, stares down
    near: glances, glimpses, peeks, peeps, browses, dips (into), scans, winks (at)

Related Entry: Goggle (verb)

Goggle is a different word from Goggles. The synonyms below are for goggle, not for goggles.

  1. to look long and hard in wonder or surprise

    "goggled at the elaborate costumes and floats in the Mardi Gras parade"

    similar: blink, gape, gawk, gawp (chiefly British), gaze, peer, rubberneck, stare
    related: glare, gloat, glower, consider, eye, fixate, observe, regard, watch, leer, ogle, peruse, pore (over), study, outface, outstare, stare down
    near: glance, glimpse, peek, peep, browse, dip (into), scan, wink (at)

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Goggles

The most common words with a similar meaning to Goggles:

Chiefly British: gawps
sunglasses, contact lens, lorgnette, monocle, pince-nez, bifocals, half-glasses, trifocals, eyeglasses, glass, specs, spectacle, blinks, gapes, gawks, gazes, peers, rubbernecks, stares

Related Words for Goggles

glares, gloats, glowers, considers, eyes, fixates, observes, regards, watches, leers, ogles, peruses, pores (over), studies, outfaces, outstares, stares down

Near Antonyms of Goggles

glances, glimpses, peeks, peeps, browses, dips (into), scans, winks (at)

Word Forms of Goggles

Derived words: goggled (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Goggles

First known use: 1715

Words & Phrases Containing Goggles

beer goggles

Frequently Asked Questions about Goggles

What does "Goggles" mean?

"Goggles" means protective glasses set in a flexible frame (as of rubber or plastic) that fits snugly against the face. As an a plural noun and a verb, it is defined as: protective glasses set in a flexible frame (as of rubber or plastic) that fits snugly against the face. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Goggles"?

Other words for "Goggles" include sunglasses, contact lens, lorgnette, monocle, pince-nez, bifocals, half-glasses and trifocals. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Goggles" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Goggles"?

There are 37 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Goggles". Common alternatives include sunglasses, contact lens, lorgnette, monocle, pince-nez, bifocals, half-glasses, trifocals, eyeglasses and glass.

How do you use "Goggles" in a sentence?

Examples of "Goggles" in a sentence: "goggled at the elaborate costumes and floats in the Mardi Gras parade".

Is "Goggles" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Goggles" can be used as a plural noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Goggles"?

"Goggles" is pronounced /ˈgä-gəlz/ and divided into syllables as gog·gles.

What is the origin of the word "Goggles"?

First known use: 1715.

What is another word for "Goggles" meaning "as in sunglasses"?

When "Goggles" (plural noun) means as in sunglasses, synonyms include sunglasses, contact lens, lorgnette, monocle, pince-nez and bifocals.