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eyewear

American

[ahy-wair] / ˈaɪˌwɛər /

noun

any of various devices, as spectacles, contact lenses, or goggles, for aiding the vision or protecting the eyes.

Etymology

Origin of eyewear

First recorded in 1925–30; eye + wear

Example Sentences

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Alphabet announced last May at a keynote that it would partner with Warby Parker on AI eyewear.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

The core features of Google's intelligent eyewear appear similar to those available in Meta's offering of AI or smart glasses, which have a small camera and speakers for verbal and audio communication with Meta AI.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Berlin-based eyewear brand Mykita kick-starts a sunglasses spring with new minimalist lens shapes and ultra-slender lightweight frames.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Warby Parker’s partnerships with Google and Samsung could allow it to double its market share in smart glasses compared with traditional eyewear, according to Stifel analyst Peter McGoldrick.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

History does not record if Eratosthenes arrived in the city with the proper eyewear.

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro

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