# eyeglasses

/ˈaɪˌɡɫæsəz/ (US) · /ˈaɪɡlɑːsɪz/ (UK) · CEFR A2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/eyeglasses
Updated: 2026-05-26

## Definition

a pair of glasses that you wear on your face to help you see better. They have two lenses and are held together by a frame.

For teachers: a pair of lenses mounted in a frame and held in front of the eyes to correct vision or protect the eyes from light.

## Examples

- He always wears his eyeglasses when he reads.
- The optician helped her choose a new pair of eyeglasses with thinner lenses for her prescription.
- While many people prefer contact lenses for sports, he finds that his eyeglasses provide a more stable and comfortable solution for his daily visual needs.

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