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eyewear

American

[ahy-wair] / ˈaɪˌwɛər /

noun

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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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

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

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

While tech-powered eyewear spurred EssilorLuxottica’s top line last year, it weighed on the group’s profitability.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

We don’t want another SpongeBob eyewear situation on our hands.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell

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