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No one realized that I needed eyeglasses until I was 12 years old. My parents were writers, so I was around the sounds of words and developed a vocabulary with my sense of hearing. I play guitar by ear.
Roger McGuinn

Meaning of "eyeglasses" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF EYEGLASSES

eyeglasses  [ˈaɪˌɡlɑːsɪz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF EYEGLASSES

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Eyeglasses is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES EYEGLASSES MEAN IN ENGLISH?

eyeglasses

Glasses

Glasses, also known as eyeglasses or spectacles, are frames bearing lenses worn in front of the eyes. They are normally used for vision correction or eye protection. Safety glasses are a kind of eye protection against flying debris or against visible and near visible light or radiation. Sunglasses allow better vision in bright daylight, and may protect one's eyes against damage from high levels of ultraviolet light. Specialized glasses may be used for viewing specific visual information. Sometimes glasses are worn simply for aesthetic or fashion purposes.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH EYEGLASSES


courses
ˈkɔːsɪz
curses
ˈkɜːsɪz
Forces
ˈfɔːsɪz
glasses
ˈɡlɑːsɪz
horses
ˈhɔːsɪz
human-resources
ˌhjuːmənrɪˈzɔːsɪz
loosies
ˈluːsɪz
nkosis
əŋˈkɔːsɪz
pieces
ˈpiːsɪz
praeses
ˈpriːsɪz
resources
rɪˈzɔːsɪz
sunglasses
ˈsʌnˌɡlɑːsɪz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE EYEGLASSES

eyebrow pencil
eyebrow tweezers
eyebrowless
eyecup
eyed
eyedness
eyedropper
eyefold
eyeful
eyeglass
eyehole
eyehook
eyelash
eyeless
eyelet
eyelet embroidery
eyeleteer
eyelevel
eyelid
eyelift

WORDS THAT END LIKE EYEGLASSES

aviator glasses
blackstrap molasses
chattering classes
classes
compasses
dark glasses
field glasses
first-aid classes
gasses
gold-rimmed glasses
granny glasses
losses
lower classes
masses
molasses
opera glasses
pair of compasses
prescription glasses
reading glasses
the masses
upper classes

Synonyms and antonyms of eyeglasses in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «eyeglasses» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF EYEGLASSES

Find out the translation of eyeglasses to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of eyeglasses from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «eyeglasses» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

眼镜
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

anteojos
570 millions of speakers

English

eyeglasses
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

चश्मा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

النظارات
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

очки
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

óculos
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

চশমা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

lunettes
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Cermin mata
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Brille
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

眼鏡
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

안경
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Eyeglasses
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

kính đeo mắt
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கண்ணாடி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

चष्मा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

gözlük
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

occhiali
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

okulary
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

окуляри
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

ochelari de vedere
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

γυαλιά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

bril
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

glasögon
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

eyeglasses
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of eyeglasses

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «EYEGLASSES»

The term «eyeglasses» is very widely used and occupies the 22.370 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «EYEGLASSES» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «eyeglasses» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «eyeglasses» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about eyeglasses

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3 QUOTES WITH «EYEGLASSES»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word eyeglasses.
1
Taye Diggs
Growing up, I was a nerd. With actual taped eyeglasses.
2
Roger McGuinn
No one realized that I needed eyeglasses until I was 12 years old. My parents were writers, so I was around the sounds of words and developed a vocabulary with my sense of hearing. I play guitar by ear.
3
Aisha Tyler
People challenge my nerd cred all the time. I just show them the photo of me winning my middle-school science fair, wearing my Casio calculator watch and eyeglasses so big they look like they can see the future.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «EYEGLASSES»

Discover the use of eyeglasses in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to eyeglasses and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Fashions in Eyeglasses
This is the most comprehensive history of eyewear to be published in English, fully updated to the present day.
Richard Corson, 2011
2
Baby Duck and the Bad Eyeglasses
Baby Duck is unhappy about the new eyeglasses she has to wear, until Grampa helps her realize that they are not so bad after all.
Amy Hest, 1999
3
Hats & Eyeglasses: A Memoir
TWELVE. Hats. &. Eyeglasses. Redux. I go to $20/$40 hold'em. It's really a no- brainer—this way I will win my money back quicker. I get killed. I go to two-person tables, where I only have one person to beat. I get beat. I go to hold'em, then stud,  ...
Martha Frankel, 2008
4
Complete guide to eyecare, eyeglasses & contact lenses
This book authoritatively offers the best defense, with timely suggestions on how to maintain better eyesight. Written in easy-to-understand language, you will learn of the latest treatments, surgeries and eyewear available.
Walter J. Zinn, Herbert Solomon, 1996
5
The Power and Paradox of Physical Attractiveness
Investigated accessories include eyeglasses. While styles of eyeglasses vary greatly with corresponding variation in determining physical attractiveness, statistical averages found in scholarly research show that eyeglasses contribute to lower ...
Gordon L. Patzer, 2006
6
Eyeglasses
Discusses the history and development of eyeglasses; includes a brief explanation of how the eye works and the vision problems that glasses can correct.
Margaret J. Goldstein, 1997
7
Nichol and Her New Eyeglasses
This is a story about a little girl that has a better imagination than eyesight and an extreme dislike for wearing her eyeglasses. Read along as a friend from school talks about the day a forgetful Nichol leaves home without her new eyeglasses ...
T. B. Jackson-Williams
8
How Letty Lemur Learned to Love Her Eyeglasses
Lorie Spohn. How Letty Lemur Learned to Love Her Eyeglasses Lorie Spohn How Letty Lemur Learned to Love Her Eyeglasses Written and. Front Cover.
Lorie Spohn
9
The Bride's Guide to Wedding Photography
What. About. My. Eyeglasses? I've seen brides with a tired eye who don't wear their glasses and then are unhappy with their photos because their eye is wandering in every picture. Other brides go to the trouble and expense of getting  ...
Steve Sint, 2004
10
Fundamental Nursing Skills and Concepts
When not in use, eyeglasses are stored in a soft case or rested on the frame. The nurse cleans glass and plastic lenses as follows: • Hold the eyeglasses by the nose or ear braces. • Run tepid water over both sides of the lenses (hot water ...
Barbara Kuhn Timby, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «EYEGLASSES»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term eyeglasses is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Lions Club donates 635 used eyeglasses
Lions make good use of old eyeglasses. Every year hundreds of people in Suwannee County get new eyeglasses. The old ones usually go into ... «Suwannee Democrat, Jul 15»
2
City launches 'respect your taxi driver' campaign
His eyeglasses fell to the ground and broke during the confrontation. Rone could not be reached for comment. A news release quoted the ... «Chicago Sun-Times, Jul 15»
3
'A Master Plan for Rescue,' by Janis Cooke Newman
A preadolescent boy with Coke-bottle eyeglasses and the catastrophic loss of a parent needs more than daydreams if he's going to save ... «SFGate, Jul 15»
4
The business side of Comic-Con
said Sabrina Rabanzo of the eyeglasses shop "Eyes on Fifth." With her effusive assessment, you might think business here would track with the ... «San Diego 6, Jul 15»
5
Police release possible description of driver sought in Greenwich …
Washington County Sheriff's Office said witnesses have been located who described an older man with gray hair, possibly wearing eyeglasses, ... «Glens Falls Post-Star, Jul 15»
6
Movie Listings for July 10-16
... 1:20) There are few better ways right now to spend your movie minutes than this delightful eye-opener about life, love, statement eyeglasses, ... «New York Times, Jul 15»
7
Is Carter Capps's bizarre throwing motion illegal?
... on a lateral plane,” Capps told MLB.com. “As long as I do that, they have no problem with it.” Introducing the 1985 MLB All Eyeglasses Team. «Boston.com, Jul 15»
8
Angie Brutus thrifts her wardrobe
Collection of eyeglasses with the lenses popped out. Carrot print pants. Handsewn by Brutus for a fashion show in New York City. Multicolored ... «Boston Globe, Jul 15»
9
Flick: At Kubsch home, the eyes have it
Julie Kubsch owns “Specs Around Town,” the eyeglasses store in downtown Bloomington. For that reason, it's also rare that you find her ... «Bloomington Pantagraph, Jul 15»
10
Angie's List: Buying eyeglasses online
Many people buy their contacts online, but some are still hesitant to buy eyeglasses because they worry about the fit. But it's a growing trend ... «WKOW, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Eyeglasses [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/eyeglasses>. Apr 2024 ».
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