magnifying glass

noun

1. a lens that produces an enlarged image of an object.

magnifying glass

noun

1. a convex lens used to produce an enlarged image of an object

Word History and Origins

Origin of magnifying glass¹

First recorded in 1655–65

Example Sentences

Crocker adds that the power of being a kid detective comes not from where you are, but how you see the world: “A kid detective can notice details and cultivate curiosity anywhere — all you need are a few friends. And snacks. A notebook is helpful. Also a magnifying glass and some walkie talkies. But mostly friends.”

From Los Angeles Times

Another ad dropped a clip-art magnifying glass on a logo on Sheehy’s shirt, as evidence he was lying about his affiliation with a group that advocated for public-land privatization—he himself wanted to privatize public lands, and we had to “stop Shady Sheehy before we lose Montana for good.”

From Slate

Now that it’s behaving a bit more like Michigan and Wisconsin—i.e., looking relatively “safe” for Harris, insofar as that’s possible to say given the absurdly small margins we’re working with in this race—North Carolina can now take its place, at least until the next crazy news thing happens somewhere else, as the state under the magnifying glass.

From Slate

As Payne said: “It’s not simple to bring all this together because the organizing committee goes under the magnifying glass. The slightest issue gets exploded.”

From Los Angeles Times

Meta AI’s circle logo might still appear where the search magnifying glass used to be — and tapping on it will take you to the Meta AI field.

From Seattle Times