Glasses Definition Glasses Definition 1

Glasses (noun) — an accessory worn on one’s nose and ears to correct sight. It has two lenses and a frame. The word is plural.

Part of speech:
Noun (uncountable)
Phonetic transcription (IPA):
/ˈɡlæsɪz/
CEFR level:
A1
Word frequency:

How to Pronounce “Glasses”?

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Tips for “glasses” pronunciation: 

Stress the first part, glass, then pronounce the ending -es, with the letter z instead of s, like in the word “roses.”

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Examples: How to Use “Glasses” in a Sentence?

Read the instances of using the word in real-life situations to grasp the meaning of “glasses.”

My brother lost his glasses in the gym yesterday.
I can’t go to the concert because I broke my glasses.
The discount for these glasses is seventy percent. Cool!
This pair of glasses suits you very well.
These glassesare not good. I need to buy another pair.

What Are Synonyms for the Word “Glasses”?

If you use this word too many times and want another with the same connotation, you have many options to choose from. Collocations will help you improve the “glassess” description.

Related nouns: lens frame

Synonyms (contextual): spectacles eyewear eyeglasses

Common collocations: wear glasses clean glasses cheap glasses

“Glasses” Word Formation and Description in Context

Glasses in English pair with other parts of speech, enabling you to enrich your vocabulary:

With adjectives: expensive glasses old glasses new glasses broken glasses

With verbs: put on glasses take off glasses buy glasses repair glasses lose glasses

With nouns (noun + noun): reading glasses driving glasses protective glasses

Idioms and Popular Phrases Featuring “Glasses”

Even knowing how to define “glasses,” you may need time to understand idioms and phrases with the word (however, the number of them is limited).

  • To see the world through rose-colored glasses means to be overly optimistic.

    It’s not easy to accept reality when you see the world through rose-colored glasses.
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  • A glasses prescription is a document given by an eye doctor that tells a patient what lenses to wear.

    I can’t see well. On Monday, I have an appointment with my eye doctor to get a glasses prescription.

Test Your Knowledge of Glasses’ Meaning

Complete these exercises to find out how well you’ve learnt the description of glasses.

Type 1: True/false statements:
Choose the correct answer:
1
People don’t wear glasses.
2
The word glasses is plural.
3
The term “glasses” has no synonyms.
Type 2: Right word order:
Put these chaotic words in order:
1
need
wear
I
to
glasses
2
are
on
the
Your
table
glasses
3
my
glasses
new
are
These
Type 3: Choose the correct option
Select the one closest in meaning:
1
This pair of glasses costs too much. What is true about these glasses?
2
My glasses are broken. I need to repair them. What does the speaker need to do?
3
His glasses are dirty. What should he do?

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“Glasses” Word in Other Languages

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Language Word for “Glasses”
Flag Spanish Spanish   Gafas
Flag French French   Lunettes
Flag German German   Brille

Did You Know It? Fun Facts About “Glasses”

From proto-glasses to modern smart accessories, you will find the most interesting details from the history of eyewear.

  • The first glasses appeared in the 13th century.

    This significant element was invented in Italy at the end of the 13th century. What did people use before this invention? So, people in the ancient world used reading stones that could magnify texts.

  • The biggest glasses were made in the Netherlands.

    In 2004, Errold Jessurun crafted a large pair of glasses. Its lenses were 68 cm in diameter and 38 cm in height. The lenses had a strength of +1.25. The achievement was noted by Guinness World Records.

  • John Lennon’s glasses cost more than $180,000.

    A pair found in Ringo Starr’s car was sold at a high price despite a minor defect. However, the most expensive eyewear costs approximately $400,000, as it is made of gold and brilliants.

  • Smart glasses are like small phones.

    Listening to music, answering calls, and taking pictures — these are features that modern glasses from Xiaomi, Ray-Ban, and Nreal offer buyers. They are very helpful when your hands are busy.

Famous Quotes Featuring “Glasses”

Knowing what “glasses” mean and collocations and idioms featuring this word, you’ll be able to enjoy some good sayings from designers and writers:

“A celebrity is a person who works hard all of their life to become well known, and then wears dark glasses to avoid being recognized.”

— Fred Allen

Explanation: That’s the irony of becoming famous. People work hard to be noticed, praised and welcomed, but when they achieve what they want, they lose their privacy, hiding behind dark glasses.

“I can’t think without my glasses.”

— Vivienne Westwood

Explanation: For this legendary British designer, glasses were not an attribute that improved her vision or an accessory. She treated them as a significant element of her style.

“Do not expect the world to be bright if you habitually wear gray-brown glasses.”

— Charles William Eliot

Explanation: This phrase is the opposite of the idea of wearing rose-colored glasses. People tend to treat reality too positively or too negatively, in shades of gray and brown. The safe option is to find a golden mean.