Word
eyewear
Phoneticseye·wear, stress on the first syllable
/ˈaɪˌwɛɹ/
Countable & uncountable Fashion
Definition
n. a general word for glasses or sunglasses. You use it when talking about the frames and lenses you wear on your face.
n. a collective term for glasses, sunglasses, and other optical devices worn on the face. Often used in retail or fashion contexts to describe the product category.
Examples
“She bought a new pair of eyewear for her trip to the beach.”
“The store specializes in high-quality eyewear, offering a wide range of designer frames and prescription lenses.”
“Advances in lightweight polymer materials have transformed modern eyewear, allowing for thinner lenses and more durable frames that cater to both functional and aesthetic demands.”
Examples
simple
“She bought a new pair of eyewear for her trip to the beach.”
contextual
“The store specializes in high-quality eyewear, offering a wide range of designer frames and prescription lenses.”
complex
“Advances in lightweight polymer materials have transformed modern eyewear, allowing for thinner lenses and more durable frames that cater to both functional and aesthetic demands.”
Real-World Examples
“He said the smart eyewear would use AI to suggest things for people to do based on what the tech learns about their goals, relationships and routines.” Word family
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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