optometrist
Optometrist (noun) means a professional trained to examine eyes, test vision, and prescribe glasses or contact lenses. Example: “My optometrist said I need a stronger prescription this year.”
How to use optometrist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe eye specialist you visit for a vision test and glasses prescription.
An optometrist tests vision and prescribes lenses; an ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who can also perform eye surgery.
Word forms
optometrists plural
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My _____ said I need a stronger prescription this year.
Etymology
Formed from optometry plus the person-suffix -ist.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “optometrist” mean?
The word “optometrist” means a professional trained to examine eyes, test vision, and prescribe glasses or contact lenses. In plain terms, the eye specialist you visit for a vision test and glasses prescription.
How do you pronounce “optometrist”?
“Optometrist” is pronounced op-TO-muht-rihst (/ɑpˈtɑmətɹɪst/ in IPA).
How do you use “optometrist” in a sentence?
Here is “optometrist” used in a sentence: “My optometrist said I need a stronger prescription this year.”
What part of speech is “optometrist”?
“Optometrist” is a noun.