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View synonyms for glasses

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
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Example Sentences

The Tuesday presentation also included ear buds — which typically connect to smartphones — and “smart glasses” as banned items.

"When he first walked in he was all wrapped up, virtually disguised with glasses, hat, mask," she said.

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“I want attending this festival to be my permanent job,” said Armesto, who wore a skinny scarf and round glasses.

The former boss of Scotland's water industry regulator submitted expense claims for a £170 Mulberry wallet and £290 glasses which "had no clear business purpose".

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The number has become so closely tied to the school that the on-campus store sells hats, T-shirts, shot glasses and even baby socks adorned with 47.

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