eyewear

[ ahy-wair ]

/ ˈaɪˌwɛər /

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

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In effect, this quiz will prove whether or not you have the skills to know the difference between “affect” and “effect.”

Question 1 of 7

The rainy weather could not ________ my elated spirits on my graduation day.

First recorded in 1925–30; eye + wear

The conclusion was that there were indeed anatomic differences, prompting justification for such eyewear.
Can We Please Stop Calling Them “Asian Fit” Goggles?|Benny Chen|February 22, 2021|Outside Online
For every pair sold, the brand donates a pair of eyewear and funds for an eye exam to a person in rural India.
Gifts that keep on giving: These retailers offer one-for-one deals or make financial donations|Laura Daily|November 30, 2020|Washington Post
But Nicholas Hoult and I bought the guns for everybody—along with protective eyewear, as well.
James McAvoy on ‘Filth,’ His Wild Bachelor Party, and BB Gun Fights with Jennifer Lawrence|Marlow Stern|May 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The company recently hooked up with Google Glass to give the future of eyewear a little flair.
Warby Parker Thrives by Giving Away Glasses Whenever It Sells a Pair|Nina Strochlic|May 7, 2013|DAILY BEAST

Add some pricey eyewear, and a goatee can make you hip, as it does Johnny Depp.
What Does a Goatee Say About You?|Bryan Curtis|November 12, 2009|DAILY BEAST