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

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 notes

In plain EnglishAnother word for glasses or spectacles.

UK vs US

More common in American English; British English typically just says "glasses."

Easily confused with

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He forgot his _____ at home and struggled to read the menu.

A compound of "eye" + "glasses."

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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.

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