Eyeglass

Pronunciation: /ˈaɪˌɡlæs/

Definitions of eyeglass

noun a single lens for one eye in a pair of glasses

Example Sentences

A1 She wears eyeglasses to help her see better.

A2 I bought a new pair of eyeglasses at the optometrist.

B1 His stylish eyeglasses complemented his outfit perfectly.

B2 The eyeglass frames were made of durable titanium.

C1 The designer eyeglasses were a limited edition release.

C2 Her prescription eyeglasses were custom-made to fit her unique vision needs.

Examples of eyeglass in a Sentence

formal She always carries a spare pair of eyeglasses in her purse.

informal I can't find my eyeglasses anywhere, have you seen them?

slang I look like a nerd with these eyeglasses on.

figurative His keen insight acted as his mental eyeglass, helping him see things clearly.

Grammatical Forms of eyeglass

• plural: eyeglasses
• comparative: more eyeglass
• superlative: most eyeglass
• present tense: eyeglass
• future tense: will eyeglass
• perfect tense: have eyeglassed
• continuous tense: is eyeglassing
• singular: eyeglass
• positive degree: eyeglass
• infinitive: to eyeglass
• gerund: eyeglassing
• participle: eyeglassed

Origin and Evolution of eyeglass

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'eyeglass' originated from the combination of 'eye' and 'glass', referring to a lens or optical device used to aid vision.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe a single lens held in front of the eye for vision correction, the term 'eyeglass' has evolved to refer to a pair of lenses mounted in a frame worn on the face as spectacles.