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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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

Meta has taken an early lead with its Ray-Ban-branded eyewear.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Moreover, Bernstein says, the disruption to the traditional eyewear market will be irreversible, as new suppliers sprout to feed tech’s demand for glasses hardware.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

While tech-powered eyewear spurred EssilorLuxottica’s top line last year, it weighed on the group’s profitability.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

We don’t want another SpongeBob eyewear situation on our hands.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell

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