Eyewear: meaning, definitions and examples

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eyewear

 

[ หˆaษชwษ›หŒr ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fashion

Eyewear refers to items worn on or over the eyes, typically to aid vision, protect the eyes, or for fashion purposes. It can include glasses, sunglasses, and goggles.

Synonyms

glasses, goggles, sunglasses

Examples of usage

  • Her eyewear collection includes a variety of stylish sunglasses.
  • Choosing the right eyewear can make a big difference in your overall look.
  • Wearing protective eyewear is essential when working in a hazardous environment.
Context #2 | Noun

medical

In the medical field, eyewear often refers to prescription glasses or contact lenses used to correct vision problems.

Synonyms

contact lenses, prescription glasses

Examples of usage

  • She visited the optometrist to get her new prescription eyewear.
  • Many people rely on eyewear to help them see clearly on a daily basis.

Translations

Translations of the word "eyewear" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น รณculos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคถเฅเคฎเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Brille

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kacamata

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะบัƒะปัั€ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ okulary

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็œผ้ก

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lunettes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gafas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรถzlรผk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•ˆ๊ฒฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุธุงุฑุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ brรฝle

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ okuliare

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็œผ้•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ oฤala

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gleraugu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉะทั–ะปะดั–ั€ั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรถzlรผk

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gafas

Etymology

The term 'eyewear' originated in the early 20th century as a combination of 'eye' and 'wear', reflecting the purpose of items worn on the eyes. The evolution of eyewear has been closely tied to advancements in optics and fashion trends, with glasses and sunglasses becoming not just functional but also stylish accessories.

See also: eye, eyeshield.