opera glasses

American  

[op-er-uh glas-iz, glah-siz, op-ruh] / ˈɒp ər ə ˌglæs ɪz, ˌglɑ sɪz, ˈɒp rə /

Often opera glass

plural noun

1. a small, low-power pair of binoculars for use at plays, concerts, and the like.

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opera glasses British  

plural noun

1. small low-powered binoculars used by audiences in theatres and opera houses

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Etymology

Origin of opera glasses

First recorded in 1730–40

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Example Sentences

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opera glasses

You don’t need opera glasses to see that Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” takes on more than just country music.

From New York Times ● Mar. 29, 2024

The opera glasses, more of a joke, are hardly needed - the front line is visible without them.

From Washington Times ● Jul. 7, 2022

The opera glasses, more of a joke, are hardly needed — the front line is visible without them.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 6, 2022

One spectator even arrived armed with opera glasses for better viewing of the tragicomedy.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 5, 2019

They sat up straighter in their seats and took out their opera glasses so as not to miss any of the action.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

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