glasses
GLAH-sihz
Glasses (noun) means a pair of lenses in a frame worn over the eyes to correct or protect vision. Example: “He put on his glasses to read the small print.”
noun
1
A pair of lenses in a frame worn over the eyes to correct or protect vision.
"He put on his glasses to read the small print."
"She needs glasses for driving at night."
"My glasses steamed up as soon as I walked into the warm cafe."
2
Binoculars.
"He scanned the harbor with his field glasses."
"The birdwatcher raised her glasses to study the distant hillside."
"Pass me the glasses so I can see which boat is coming."
How to use glasses
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSpectacles worn on the face to help someone see, or (less commonly) binoculars.
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wear glasses
reading glasses
a pair of glasses
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What does “glasses” mean?
The word “glasses” means a pair of lenses in a frame worn over the eyes to correct or protect vision. In plain terms, spectacles worn on the face to help someone see, or (less commonly) binoculars.
How do you pronounce “glasses”?
“Glasses” is pronounced GLAH-sihz (/ˈɡlæsɪz/ in IPA).
How do you use “glasses” in a sentence?
Here is “glasses” used in a sentence: “He put on his glasses to read the small print.”
What part of speech is “glasses”?
“Glasses” is a noun.
Is “glasses” a common word?
“Glasses” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
How many meanings does “glasses” have?
“Glasses” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a pair of lenses in a frame worn over the eyes to correct or protect vision.
What is the difference between glasses and spectacles?
'Glasses' and 'spectacles' both refer to a pair of lenses in a frame worn over the eyes to correct or protect vision. 'Spectacles' is the more formal and old-fashioned term, while 'glasses' is the everyday word in modern English.
Why is 'glasses' always plural?
'Glasses' takes a plural form because the item consists of two lenses joined in one frame, so it is treated like other paired objects. To refer to a single item you say 'a pair of glasses' rather than 'a glass'.
What is the difference between glasses and goggles?
Glasses are lenses in a frame worn to correct or protect vision in everyday use. Goggles fit close to the face and seal around the eyes to protect them from water, dust, or impact, making them protective gear rather than ordinary eyewear.
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