spectacle frames

Lens-holding structure

Spectacle frames are the structural part of eyeglasses that hold the lenses in place—the rims, temples, and bridge, minus the glass itself.

The term appears in optical shops and insurance forms: The spectacle frames are covered, but lenses cost extra.

Most people just say frames.

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Opposites
eyewear component

spectacle frameslenses

Curved transparent refractors

corrective lenses · prescription lenses · glass

vision correction apparatus

spectacle framescontact lenses

Vision aids worn on eyes

contacts · rimless glasses · laser eye surgery · LASIK · corrective surgery

Family

spectacle, frames, spectacles

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Top 500,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G