Reading Glass

A2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈriːdɪŋ ɡlæs/

Definitions of reading glass

noun a pair of glasses designed for reading or close work

Example Sentences

A1 I use reading glasses to help me see small print.

A2 My grandmother always carries her reading glasses in her purse.

B1 I bought a new pair of reading glasses with a stylish frame.

B2 I prefer using reading glasses with blue light protection for long hours of reading.

C1 The optometrist recommended progressive lenses for my reading glasses.

C2 I always keep a spare pair of reading glasses in my car in case I forget my main pair.

Examples of reading glass in a Sentence

formal She peered over her reading glasses to get a better look at the fine print.

informal I can't read this small text without my reading glasses.

slang I always have to bust out my reading glasses when I'm trying to read a menu in a dimly lit restaurant.

figurative His reading glasses helped him see through the deception in the contract.

Grammatical Forms of reading glass

past tense

read

plural

reading glasses

comparative

more reading glass

superlative

most reading glass

present tense

read

future tense

will read

perfect tense

have read

continuous tense

is reading

singular

reading glass

positive degree

reading glass

infinitive

to read

gerund

reading

participle

reading

Origin and Evolution of reading glass

First Known Use: 0013 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The concept of reading glasses dates back to ancient times when the use of magnifying lenses to aid in reading was first documented.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'reading glass' evolved to refer specifically to eyeglasses designed for reading purposes, distinct from regular eyeglasses used for vision correction.