noun

spectacles

SPEHK-tuhklz

Spectacles (noun) means a pair of glasses worn to correct or aid eyesight. Example: “He reached for his spectacles to read the fine print.”

noun

A pair of glasses worn to correct or aid eyesight.

"He reached for his spectacles to read the fine print."

How to use spectacles

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn older, somewhat formal word for glasses.

When to use it

Common in British English and slightly old-fashioned; "glasses" is the everyday term.

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He reached for his _____ to read the fine print.

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What does “spectacles” mean?

The word “spectacles” means a pair of glasses worn to correct or aid eyesight. In plain terms, an older, somewhat formal word for glasses.

How do you pronounce “spectacles”?

“Spectacles” is pronounced SPEHK-tuhklz (/ˈspɛktəkl̩z/ in IPA).

How do you use “spectacles” in a sentence?

Here is “spectacles” used in a sentence: “He reached for his spectacles to read the fine print.”

What is another word for “spectacles”?

Words with a similar meaning to “spectacles” include eyeglasses, glasses, pair of eyeglasses, pair of glasses, pair of specs and pair of spectacles.

What part of speech is “spectacles”?

“Spectacles” is a noun.

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