1. a monocle worn on both eyes; a pair of eyeglasses or spectacles
Usage: archaic or rare; chiefly historical

Examples

• The elderly gentleman adjusted his binocle before reading the newspaper.
• In the 19th century, a binocle was a fashionable accessory for the upper class.
• She peered over her binocle at the visitor with suspicion.
• The portrait showed him wearing a formal suit and a binocle.