Google Glass

American  

Trademark.

1. a computer that is worn like eyeglasses, has a tiny display within the field of vision, responds to voice commands and eye movements, and has a touchpad at the side.

   She's wearing Google Glass, and I think she just took your picture with it.

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Etymology

Origin of Google Glass

First recorded in 2010–15

Example Sentences

The Centre for Countering Digital Hate says the website has been "monetising cruelty" for years through Google ads.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2025

The fishermen feature prominently on a page offering information on the case, promoted via Google ads.

From New York Times • Jan. 16, 2024

Specialists like vascular doctors are often found through primary care physicians, but some also advertise directly to patients in Facebook and Google ads, on billboards and at community events like church or senior center meetings.

From Salon • Jul. 3, 2023

Spolin hired a digital marketing specialist from Ohio with expertise in Google ads and a goal, stated on his website, “to make my clients phone ring and help them scale their service business.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2023

He bought some servers on eBay, rented rack space, and figured out how to pay for Google ads.

From Slate • Dec. 17, 2022