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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.


Etymology

Origin of eyewear

First recorded in 1925–30; eye + wear

Example Sentences

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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

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

Apple, Google, and Samsung are set to launch AI-equipped eyewear, but privacy concerns and mass adoption remain hurdles.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Warby Parker’s partnerships with Google and Samsung could allow it to double its market share in smart glasses compared with traditional eyewear, according to Stifel analyst Peter McGoldrick.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

The store had been sold out of skis and prescription eyewear for three years.

From "A Tangle of Knots" by Lisa Graff

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