goggle

Meanings

• noun

  An eyeglasses with large lenses and a close-fitting frame that protects the eyes from light, wind, or flying objects.

  - "I forgot my glasses, but I have a pair of goggles for biking."
  - "The swimmer wore goggles to keep water out of his eyes."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with goggle
loggle , woggle

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Variants

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goggle , goggled , goggler , gogglers , goggles , goggling , gogglier , goggliest , goggly , goggle-eye , goggle-eyes , goggle-eyed

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Etymology

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Originally used to refer to the eyes of a bird or fish, later adopted for protective eyewear.

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Trivia

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1. The first goggles were invented in 1873 by British inventor Percival Spencer.

2. The term 'goggle' comes from the Old English word 'gogel', meaning 'eye'.

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Related Concepts

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1. sunglasses: Sunglasses are similar to goggles but are primarily used for protection from sunlight and are not typically used for activities that involve potential eye hazards.

2. prescription glasses: Prescription glasses are used to correct vision impairments and are not typically used for protection against external hazards.

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Culture

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Goggles have been used in various fields such as sports, military, and industrial settings to protect the eyes from hazards and improve vision.

How to Memorize "goggle"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a pair of large, protective eyeglasses with lenses that cover most of the eyes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'goggles' with activities such as swimming, biking, or industrial work that require eye protection.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Goggles Guard Eyes' to remember the meaning of the word.

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