binoculars
2 synonyms for binoculars, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A handheld optical instrument with lenses for each eye, used to magnify distant objects.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
field glasses
opera glasses
How to use binoculars
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
pair of binoculars
look through binoculars
Etymology
Shortened from "binocular glass" — "binocular" itself comes from Latin bini ("two together") and oculus ("eye").
Full origin of binoculars →Frequently asked questions
What does “binoculars” mean?
The word “binoculars” means a handheld optical instrument with lenses for each eye, used to magnify distant objects. In plain terms, two small telescopes joined together so you can view distant things with both eyes at once.
How do you pronounce “binoculars”?
“Binoculars” is pronounced bih-NOK-yuu-luhz (/(ˌ)baɪˈnɑ.kjə.lɚz/ in IPA).
How do you use “binoculars” in a sentence?
Here is “binoculars” used in a sentence: “She used binoculars to watch the birds on the lake.”
What part of speech is “binoculars”?
“Binoculars” is a noun.
Where does the word “binoculars” come from?
The word “binoculars” comes from Latin. Shortened from "binocular glass" — "binocular" itself comes from Latin bini ("two together") and oculus ("eye").
