spectacles
n.a pair of glasses that you wear to see better. This is a more formal or old-fashioned word for eyewear.
n.a pair of corrective lenses in a frame that rests on the nose and ears to aid vision.
“He adjusted his spectacles before reading the letter.”
“The professor peered over the top of his gold-rimmed spectacles to address the student at the back of the room.”
“While modern contact lenses offer convenience, many people still prefer the classic aesthetic of spectacles, viewing them as a fashion accessory rather than a medical necessity.”
Takes plural verb agreement; often used with the classifier 'a pair of'.
The word is plural-only when referring to eyewear; a 'spectacle' refers to a grand public display or scene.
“These spectacles produce a strong signal that encourages myopia in one eye, while the other eye provides a comparison.”
“So here are three things you can do with those retina-saving spectacles.”