1. a pair of lenses set in a frame that rests on the nose and ears, worn to correct or protect vision
Usage: typically used in plural form; also called glasses or spectacles

Examples

• She put on her eyeglasses to read the small print on the medicine bottle.
• He forgot his eyeglasses at home and couldn't see the board clearly.
• The optometrist prescribed new eyeglasses to correct her nearsightedness.
• My grandfather has worn eyeglasses since he was a teenager.
• Do you need eyeglasses to drive, or do you have perfect vision?
• The child's eyeglasses kept slipping down his nose during the game.
• Eyeglasses can be an affordable alternative to contact lenses.