eyewear

[ ahy-wair ]

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of eyewear¹

First recorded in 1925–30; eye + wear

Example Sentences

“I’m going to have to bring someone new into my team to help run point and scale our efforts in esports,” said Sean Pate, brand communications officer at online eyewear retailer Zenni Optical.

From Digiday

This includes try-on capabilities for watches, jewelry, eyewear, handbags, makeup and even clothing.

From TechCrunch

These include beauty e-tailer Nykaa, online insurance aggregator PolicyBazaar, fintech firm Paytm, e-commerce logistics firm Delhivery, eyewear retailer Lenskart, and e-grocery platform Grofers.

From Quartz

How to buy eyewear onlineOnline retailers of eyeglasses and contacts have become increasingly popular in recent years, well before covid-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus.

From Washington Post

Instead of using race or ethnicity to label a product, eyewear makers should catch up to other segments of the industry and start using feature-oriented naming conventions.

From Outside Online

But Nicholas Hoult and I bought the guns for everybody—along with protective eyewear, as well.

From The Daily Beast

The company recently hooked up with Google Glass to give the future of eyewear a little flair.

From The Daily Beast

Add some pricey eyewear, and a goatee can make you hip, as it does Johnny Depp.

From The Daily Beast