spectacles
n. plural-onlyn. 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'.
He is wearing a spectacle.He is wearing spectacles.The word is plural-only when referring to eyewear; a 'spectacle' refers to a grand public display or scene.