pair of glasses
Lenses with temples
A pair of glasses is eyeglasses—lenses in a frame worn to correct vision or protect the eyes.
The "pair" refers to the two lenses, though the object is singular: I need a new pair of glasses.
The phrase distinguishes from a single drinking glass or other meanings of glass.
- shadesVariations in darkness
- spectaclesCorrective eyewear worn daily
- eyeglassesCorrective lenses worn
- gogglesSealed protective eyewear
- beer gogglesAlcohol-lowered standards
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