glasses

Meanings

• noun

  A device consisting of two or more lenses mounted in a frame that is worn on the nose and the bridge of the nose to correct visual acuity or protect the eyes.

  - "He needs new glasses because his current ones are broken."
  - "She wears reading glasses to see the small print in books."

• noun

  A set of lenses or screens used to view digital content, such as a computer monitor or a television.

  - "He spends hours each day looking at glasses for work."
  - "The virtual reality headset uses high-definition glasses to display the game world."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɡlasɪz/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

glass , bioptikon , eyeglasses , specs

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with glasses
jazzes , mazes , blazes , mazes

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Variants

List of all variants of glasses that leads to same result
eyeglasses , glass , glasses , glassful , glassfuls , glassless , glassed , glassing , aviator glasses , granny glasses , half-glasses , reading glasses , rose-colored glasses , dark glasses , horn-rimmed glasses , art glass , art glasses

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Etymology

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Old English glas 'glass; a drinking vessel, a cup', from Proto-Germanic *glazja 'glass, drinking cup' (cognate with Dutch glas, German Glas, Old Norse glas 'glass, drinking cup'), from PIE *ghlos- 'to flow, pour'.

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Trivia

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1. The first pair of eyeglasses were invented in Italy in the late 13th century.

2. In ancient Egypt, people used to carve holes in the sides of stones to make 'sunstone glasses' that protected their eyes from the sun.

3. The first pair of bifocal glasses were invented in 1784 by Benjamin Franklin.

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Related Concepts

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1. Presbyopia: A common age-related condition that affects the ability to focus on near objects, often requiring the use of reading glasses.

2. Myopia: A condition where the eye can no longer focus light directly on the retina, resulting in nearsightedness and the need for corrective lenses.

3. Hyperopia: A condition where the eye can focus on distant objects but not on objects that are close, resulting in farsightedness and the need for corrective lenses.

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Culture

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Glasses have been used for various purposes since ancient times. They have been used for correcting vision since the Middle Ages, and have become a common accessory in modern times. In literature, glasses have been used as a symbol of intelligence and learning, such as in the character of Sherlock Holmes. In art, glasses have been depicted in various forms, from realistic portraits to abstract designs. In music, glasses have been used as a percussion instrument, such as in the song 'Bottle of Happiness' by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros.

How to Memorize "glasses"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize glasses, imagine a pair of frames with lenses in them. Visualize the frames resting on someone's nose, or imagine yourself wearing a pair of glasses.

2. associate
   

   - Associate glasses with clear vision, intelligence, or learning. Think of the character of Sherlock Holmes, who wears glasses as a symbol of his intelligence.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Glasses Help People See' to remember the function of glasses. Visualize the letters G, H, P, and S forming the shape of glasses.

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