eyewear

noun

eye·​wear ˈī-ˌwer How to pronounce eyewear (audio)
: corrective or protective devices (such as glasses or contact lenses) for the eyes

Examples of eyewear in a Sentence

a shop that specialized in fashionable eyewear
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Known for collaborating with public figures, Cassell has worked with prominent names such as Pharrell Williams, singer Ed Sheeran, eyewear designers Coco and Breezy, fine artist Roy Nachum, and major brands like Samsung, Google, and LG. Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025 The campaigns have featured a diverse range of models, people of all ages and backgrounds, focusing on the artistic aspect of eyewear. Ryma Chikhoune, WWD, 20 Mar. 2025 And don't worry, this lunar eclipse is safe to look at without protective eyewear, unlike the total solar eclipse in April 2024. Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025 Its extensive portfolio includes over 950 international brands and has recently expanded into luxury watches, jewelry and eyewear. Jordana Comiter, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for eyewear

Word History

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of eyewear was in 1918

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“Eyewear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eyewear. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.

Medical Definition

eyewear

noun
: corrective or protective devices (as glasses or contact lenses) for the eyes
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