Pronunciation: /ˈɡɑɡəl/

Definitions of goggle

noun a type of eyewear with large lenses, typically used for skiing or swimming

Example Sentences

A1 I wear goggles when I go swimming.

A2 The skier put on his goggles before hitting the slopes.

B1 The scientist wore protective goggles in the lab.

B2 The motorcycle rider always wears goggles to protect his eyes.

C1 The astronaut's helmet had built-in goggles for visibility in space.

C2 The virtual reality headset had high-quality goggles for an immersive experience.

verb to look with wide-open eyes, typically in amazement or wonder

Example Sentences

A1 She goggled at the strange creature in front of her.

A2 The tourists goggled at the magnificent architecture of the cathedral.

B1 The students goggled at the professor's impressive demonstration.

B2 The audience goggled in amazement as the magician performed his tricks.

C1 The scientists goggled at the groundbreaking discovery they had made.

C2 The explorers goggled at the breathtaking view from the top of the mountain.

Examples of goggle in a Sentence

formal The scientist used a pair of goggles to protect his eyes while conducting the experiment.

informal Don't forget to wear your goggles when we go swimming later.

slang I can't see anything without my goggles on.

figurative She had to mentally goggle at the outrageous price of the designer handbag.

Grammatical Forms of goggle

past tense

goggled

plural

goggles

comparative

more goggle

superlative

most goggle

present tense

goggles

future tense

will goggle

perfect tense

have goggled

continuous tense

is goggling

singular

goggle

positive degree

goggle

infinitive

to goggle

gerund

goggling

participle

goggled

Origin and Evolution of goggle

First Known Use: 1350 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'goggle' originated from the Middle English word 'gogelen' which meant to roll the eyes or look askance.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'goggle' evolved to also mean to stare with wide or bulging eyes, often in amazement or surprise. It is commonly used today to describe protective eyewear with large lenses that protrude from the face.