noun
monocle
MAH-nuh-kuhl
Monocle (noun) means a single eyeglass lens, usually held in place by the muscles around the eye, once fashionable for correcting vision in one eye. Example: “The cartoon villain wore a monocle and a top hat.”
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A single eyeglass lens, usually held in place by the muscles around the eye, once fashionable for correcting vision in one eye.
"The cartoon villain wore a monocle and a top hat."
How to use monocle
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA single lens worn over one eye instead of a full pair of glasses.
Common pairings
wear a monocle
a glass monocle
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Word forms
- Plural
- monocles
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Etymology
From French monocle, from Late Latin monoculus, "one-eyed," combining "mono-" (single) with "oculus" (eye).
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Frequently asked questions
What does “monocle” mean?
The word “monocle” means a single eyeglass lens, usually held in place by the muscles around the eye, once fashionable for correcting vision in one eye. In plain terms, a single lens worn over one eye instead of a full pair of glasses.
How do you pronounce “monocle”?
“Monocle” is pronounced MAH-nuh-kuhl (/ˈmɑnəkəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “monocle” in a sentence?
Here is “monocle” used in a sentence: “The cartoon villain wore a monocle and a top hat.”
What part of speech is “monocle”?
“Monocle” is a noun.
Where does the word “monocle” come from?
The word “monocle” comes from Late Latin. From French monocle, from Late Latin monoculus, "one-eyed," combining "mono-" (single) with "oculus" (eye).
