spectacles

/ˈspɛktəkəlz/

/ˈspɛktəkəlz/

Spectacles are eyeglasses. People wear spectacles because their vision is flawed.

Spectacles is an old-fashioned word, but it means something you probably see — and maybe even use — every day: eyeglasses. People who have defective vision need spectacles to see properly. Spectacles have two main parts: the lenses and the frames that hold the lenses. An ophthalmologist (eye doctor) can test your eyes and see if you need spectacles. You can also call spectacles glasses or specs.

Definitions of spectacles

1. noun

   optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
   synonyms: eyeglasses, glasses, specs

   types:

   bifocals

   eyeglasses having two focal lengths, one for near vision and the other for far vision

   goggles

   tight-fitting spectacles worn to protect the eyes

   lorgnette

   eyeglasses that are held to the eyes with a long handle

   pince-nez

   spectacles clipped to the nose by a spring

   dark glasses, shades, sunglasses

   spectacles that are darkened or polarized to protect the eyes from the glare of the sun

   type of:

   optical instrument

   an instrument designed to aid vision