monocular
Americanadjective
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having only one eye.
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of, relating to, or for the use of only one eye.
a monocular microscope.
noun
adjective
noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of monocular
1630–40; < Late Latin monocul ( us ) one-eyed ( see monocle) + -ar 1
Example Sentences
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From tech-forward grills and hand-forged carbon-steel roasters to a smart-home security system and a pocket-size monocular, each item was chosen for its mix of beauty, utility, and a little bit of wonder.
From Salon • Nov. 20, 2025
Though Duong feels the tumor shrinking and the size of his eye has receded, he still has monocular vision.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2025
In the early days, biologists used a night vision monocular attached to a VHS camera to capture the displays.
From Science Magazine • Aug. 24, 2022
Stefan Schauffele watches with a monocular, always some 200 yards away, able to see where the ball is going based on the swing.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 1, 2021
She turned her head slightly from side to side, surveying my father’s work with what he calls her “acute monocular beam.”
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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