goggle

[ gog-uhl ]

noun

1. goggles,
   1. large spectacles equipped with special lenses, protective rims, etc., to prevent injury to the eyes from strong wind, flying objects, blinding light, etc.
   2. spectacles designed for a special purpose, as night-vision or stereoscopic goggles.
   3. Informal. glasses, or eyeglasses:

      I can't see a thing without my goggles.

2. a bulging or wide-open look of the eyes; stare.

verb (used without object)

, gog·gled, gog·gling.

1. to stare with bulging or wide-open eyes.

   Synonyms: glare, gawp, gawk, ogle, gape

2. (of the eyes) to bulge and be wide open in a stare.
3. to roll the eyes.
4. (of the eyes) to roll.
5. Informal. spearfish ( def 3 ).

verb (used with object)

, gog·gled, gog·gling.

1. to roll (the eyes).

adjective

1. (of the eyes) rolling, bulging, or staring.

goggle

/ ˈɡɒɡəl /

verb

1. intr to stare stupidly or fixedly, as in astonishment
2. to cause (the eyes) to roll or bulge or (of the eyes) to roll or bulge

noun

1. a fixed or bulging stare
2. plural spectacles, often of coloured glass or covered with gauze: used to protect the eyes

Derived Forms

• ˈgoggly, adjective

Other Words From

• un·goggled adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of goggle¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English gogelen “to look aside, squint”

Word History and Origins

Origin of goggle¹

C14: from gogelen to look aside, of uncertain origin; see agog

Example Sentences

Davis said he practiced in goggles on Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times

Some of Allen’s pilfered equipment included 43 enhanced night vision goggles.

From Los Angeles Times

Students are being taught about the dangers of drink spiking using goggles that simulate how it might feel to be drugged.

From BBC

He wears goggles to protect them from brambles and thistles.

From BBC

“We strongly recommend that everyone bring a scarf, bandana, or dust mask in case the wind kicks up! We also recommend goggles and sunglasses.”

From Los Angeles Times