eyeglasses
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/ˈaɪˌɡlæsɪz/
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/ˈaɪˌɡlɑːsɪz/
(eyeglass)
vision correction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'eyeglasses' originates from the combination of 'eye' and 'glass', where 'eye' refers to the organ of sight and 'glass' refers to the material used for lenses.
Historical Evolution
'eyeglasses' evolved from the Middle English term 'glasen' which referred to glass lenses used for vision correction.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any glass used for vision, but over time it evolved to specifically mean a pair of lenses set in a frame for vision correction.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a pair of lenses set in a frame that rests on the nose and ears, used to correct or assist defective eyesight.
She put on her eyeglasses to read the fine print.
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Last updated: 2025/01/31 14:30