Eyeglasses: meaning, definitions and examples
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eyeglasses
[ หaษชหษกlรฆsษชz ]
wear on face
Eyeglasses, also known as spectacles or glasses, are frames bearing lenses worn in front of the eyes. They are primarily used for vision correction.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| eyeglasses |
This term is formal and typically used in medical or professional settings.
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| spectacles |
This word is somewhat old-fashioned and formal, often used in literary contexts or by older generations.
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| glasses |
This is a common, everyday term that can be used in almost any situation.
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| specs |
This is informal and casual, suitable for everyday conversations and often used by younger people.
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Examples of usage
- He always wears his eyeglasses when reading.
- She bought a new pair of eyeglasses for driving.
Translations
Translations of the word "eyeglasses" in other languages:
๐ต๐น รณculos
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคถเฅเคฎเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Brille
๐ฎ๐ฉ kacamata
๐บ๐ฆ ะพะบัะปััะธ
๐ต๐ฑ okulary
๐ฏ๐ต ็ผ้ก (ใใใญ)
๐ซ๐ท lunettes
๐ช๐ธ gafas
๐น๐ท gรถzlรผk
๐ฐ๐ท ์๊ฒฝ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุธุงุฑุงุช
๐จ๐ฟ brรฝle
๐ธ๐ฐ okuliare
๐จ๐ณ ็ผ้ (yวnjรฌng)
๐ธ๐ฎ oฤala
๐ฎ๐ธ gleraugu
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบำฉะทัะปะดัััะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ eynษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ gafas
Etymology
The history of eyeglasses dates back to the 13th century, with the earliest known evidence found in Italy. The invention of eyeglasses revolutionized the way people with vision impairments could see clearly. Over the centuries, eyeglasses have evolved in design and materials, becoming a common accessory for millions of people worldwide.
See also: glass, glasses, glasshouse, glasspaper, glassware, glassy.