noun
eyeglasses
EYE-gla-sihz
Eyeglasses (noun) means Spectacles worn to correct or improve vision. Example: “He forgot his eyeglasses at home and struggled to read the menu.”
noun
1
Spectacles worn to correct or improve vision.
"He forgot his eyeglasses at home and struggled to read the menu."
How to use eyeglasses
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAnother word for glasses or spectacles.
UK vs US
More common in American English; British English typically just says "glasses."
Easily confused with
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like eyeglasses.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
He forgot his _____ at home and struggled to read the menu.
Etymology
A compound of "eye" + "glasses."
Synonyms
View more →Related words
Rhymes for eyeglasses
See all rhymes for eyeglasses →Frequently asked questions
What does “eyeglasses” mean?
The word “eyeglasses” means spectacles worn to correct or improve vision. In plain terms, another word for glasses or spectacles.
How do you pronounce “eyeglasses”?
“Eyeglasses” is pronounced EYE-gla-sihz (/ˈaɪ.ɡlæsɪz/ in IPA).
How do you use “eyeglasses” in a sentence?
Here is “eyeglasses” used in a sentence: “He forgot his eyeglasses at home and struggled to read the menu.”
What part of speech is “eyeglasses”?
“Eyeglasses” is a noun.
