eyeglass

American  

[ahy-glas, ahy-glahs] / ˈaɪˌglæs, ˈaɪˌglɑs /

noun

1. eyeglasses, glass.

2. a single lens used to aid vision, especially one worn or carried on the person; monocle.

3. an eyepiece.

4. an eyecup.

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eyeglass British  

/ ˈaɪˌɡlɑːs /

noun

1. a lens for aiding or correcting defective vision, esp a monocle

2. another word for eyepiece

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Etymology

Origin of eyeglass

First recorded in 1605–15; eye + glass

Example Sentences

In the future, displays and projectors based on this technology could become so compact that they are nearly invisible when integrated into wearable devices, from eyeglass frames to contact lenses.

From Science Daily • Mar. 4, 2026

“Is there a SilverSneakers class convenient to where you live? Is there an eyeglass provider that is nearby that you want to go to?”

From MarketWatch • Nov. 5, 2025

The new Google glasses are being developed with eyeglass retailers Warby Parker and Gentle Monster and will feature a camera, microphone, and speakers.

From BBC • May 20, 2025

As an eyeglass wearer, it seemed plausible that this is an issue.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2024

He turned on a little light on the counter and examined the brooch through the eyeglass.

From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman