eyewear

American  

[ahy-wair] / ˈaɪˌwɛər /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of eyewear

First recorded in 1925–30; eye + wear

Example Sentences

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

The analyst expects the Franco-Italian eyewear group to show resilience in spite of “a more challenging overall context.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 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

“Smart eyewear remains a nascent market with no clear incumbent, offering Enovix an opportunity to establish early leadership,” Legg wrote.

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