nose glasses

plural noun

1. eyeglasses held in place by a spring that clamps them to the bridge of the nose; pince-nez.

Word History and Origins

Origin of nose glasses¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

Apple says FaceID can’t be fooled by photos, twins or sculptures, which is heartening news from a company whose voice assistant orders me microwaved bacon when I ask if it’s raining, and the phone is supposed to recognize you if you’re wearing shades, a top hat, Groucho Marx nose glasses, fake eyelashes and MLB-style eye black, though not at the same time.

From Golf Digest

Second place receives a two-pack of Groucho-type nose/glasses, each with a special enhancement: One has a wart-shaped knob on the nose; when you twist it, the attached eyebrows and mustache wiggle.

From Washington Post

The other is called Snot Nose Glasses and has a plastic blob hanging off it.

From Washington Post

Her knuckles were no longer red and rough; her fingernails were manicured; the sagging spectacles of the old days had given way to intellectual looking nose glasses with narrow tortoise shell rims.

From Project Gutenberg

He carried a pair of nose glasses, which were as often between his fingers as on his nose.

From Project Gutenberg