glasses

/ ˈɡlɑːsɪz /

plural noun

1. a pair of lenses for correcting faulty vision, in a frame that rests on the bridge of the nose and hooks behind the ears Also calledspectacleseyeglasses

Idioms and Phrases

see see through rose-colored glasses .

Example Sentences

The character White played from 1989 to 1998 on the wholesome hit sitcom “Family Matters” defined the Black nerd for TV watchers: saddle shoes, suspenders, thick glasses, high, nasal voice.

From Los Angeles Times

Dr. Gilmore added that this condition can also change a crew member’s eyeglasses prescription — they may be 20/40 in the same glasses that they were 20/20 in on the ground, for example.

From Salon

On the other hand, AR smart glasses display information on a small screen within the lenses and are equipped with cameras and microphones for hands-free data collection.

From Science Daily

Suspicions were reportedly aroused when a test-taker was seen repeatedly fidgeting with their glasses frames, according to one source briefed on the probe.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s been an honour and a joy to have worked on such a funny, witty, and groundbreaking show... I’ll always have a special place in my heart for that blue-haired 10-year-old boy with glasses.”

From BBC