glasses
Lenses for seeing
Glasses are lenses mounted in a frame worn on the face to correct vision or protect the eyes.
The term covers both prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses.
I can't read without my glasses.
She pushed her glasses up her nose.
Glasses also means drinking vessels: wine glasses, two glasses of water.
The singular glass covers the material, a single drinking vessel, or a mirror.
Rigid enclosing structures
- bifocalsDual-strength corrective lenses
- trifocalsThree-segment corrective lenses
- progressivesSocial reform advocates
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
pince-nez · monocle · lorgnette · rimless · horn-rimmed · tortoiseshell · temples · hinges
Blurry distance vision
- hyperopiaDifficulty seeing nearby objects
- astigmatismIrregular corneal curvature disorder
- presbyopiaAge-related near vision loss
- nearsightedPoor distance vision
farsighted · correction · focus · blurry · clarity · sharpness · prescription · diopter
Flat-bottomed drinking vessel
- gobletStemmed drinking vessel
- highballSpirit lengthened with mixer
- lowballDeliberately understate cost
- snifterShort-stemmed brandy goblet
stemware · barware · crystal · coupe · chalice · pilsner · carafe · decanter
Those who fly planes
- cat-eyeUpswept eyeglass frame shape
- wayfarersTravelers on foot
- oversizedExceeding typical dimensions
- designerOne who plans appearances
vintage · retro · shades · tinted · mirrored · polarized · chic · trendy
Sealed protective eyewear
- impact-resistantAble to withstand forceful contact
- wraparoundEncircling garment or feature
- industrialOf factories and production
- hazmatToxic materials needing precautions
splash-proof · chemical-resistant · OSHA · workshop · laboratory
Handheld dual-lens magnifier
- telescopeInstrument magnifying faraway objects
- spyglassPortable magnifying tube
- microscopeInstrument for viewing minute objects
- loupePocket-sized detail viewer
viewfinder · zoom · magnification · observation · birdwatching · stargazing · theater
frames
Rigid enclosing structures
- bifocalsDual-strength corrective lenses
- trifocalsThree-segment corrective lenses
- progressivesSocial reform advocates
prescription · pince-nez · monocle · lorgnette · rimless · horn-rimmed · tortoiseshell · temples · hinges · anti-reflective
myopia
Blurry distance vision
- hyperopiaDifficulty seeing nearby objects
- astigmatismIrregular corneal curvature disorder
- presbyopiaAge-related near vision loss
nearsighted · farsighted · correction · focus · blurry · clarity · sharpness · prescription · diopter · optometrist
tumbler
Flat-bottomed drinking vessel
- gobletStemmed drinking vessel
- highballSpirit lengthened with mixer
- lowballDeliberately understate cost
snifter · stemware · barware · crystal · coupe · chalice · pilsner · carafe · decanter
aviators
Those who fly planes
designer · vintage · retro · shades · tinted · mirrored · polarized · chic · trendy · hipster
goggles
Sealed protective eyewear
- impact-resistantAble to withstand forceful contact
- wraparoundEncircling garment or feature
- industrialOf factories and production
hazmat · splash-proof · chemical-resistant · OSHA · workshop · laboratory
binoculars
Handheld dual-lens magnifier
- telescopeInstrument magnifying faraway objects
- spyglassPortable magnifying tube
- microscopeInstrument for viewing minute objects
loupe · viewfinder · zoom · magnification · observation · birdwatching · stargazing · theater
- kitchencabinets, counter, countertop, dishwasher, faucet
- objectsbasket, bowl, bucket, jar, jug
- productsappliances, automobiles, cars, clothing, computers
- visionsharp, eye, visual perception, sight, eyes
- household goodspaper towels, tableware, toilet paper, garbage bags, bedding
- kitchen essentialsknife, knives, cutting board, pan, pans
- glass of waterDrinking vessel with H2O
- magnifying glassHandheld lens for enlargement
- reading glassesCorrective lenses for close-up
- crystal glassPremium transparent drinkware
- shot glassSmall vessel for spirits
- glass slipperTransparent formal footwear from folklore
glass, glassy, eyeglasses, sunglasses, glassware, glassed, magnifying glass, glasshouse, glassing