horn-rims

[ hawrn-rimz, -rimz ]

plural noun

1. horn-rimmed eyeglasses.

Word History and Origins

Origin of horn-rims¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

In his haste to flee, he had dropped his owlish horn rims, his wallet, and false teeth.

From The Daily Beast

He wore glasses whose horn rims were of an exaggerated thickness.

From Project Gutenberg

The long twisted moustache conceals the expression of his mouth, and the spectacles with thick horn rims that of his eyes.

From Project Gutenberg

The doctor pushed his battered horn-rims back on his nose with his forefinger.

From Project Gutenberg