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Synonyms

eyeglasses

British  
/ ˈaɪˌɡlɑːsɪz /

plural noun

  1. another word for spectacles

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Example Sentences

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The man next door, Gil Kerley, had bought the building, an old eyeglasses factory in the Nob Hill neighborhood of Albuquerque, New Mexico, some months prior.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

In time, investigators found Mrs. Scott’s dentures and eyeglasses behind the backyard incinerator … but no body.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2026

Money in HSA accounts can be used toward the plan’s deductible, coinsurance, copayments, and for non-covered costs such as eyeglasses.

From Barron's • Nov. 24, 2025

There are publicly available discounts for eyeglasses and exams, so many people can get by without needing an insurance plan for vision coverage.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 5, 2025

Wearing the wildest smile, Kelvin pushes his eyeglasses high on his nose.

From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes