reading glasses
plural noun
: eyeglasses used for reading or close work
… each button on the phone has one large number and three tiny letters squeezed about it so you have to squint real hard, especially if you don't have your reading glasses on.—
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Masterfully reading the room, Washington—in a rare moment of vulnerability—paused, reached into his vest pocket and pulled out a pair of reading glasses.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
Powell donned his reading glasses and reviewed the document, trying to surmise what Trump was talking about.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 24 July 2025
Plus, pick up these stylish Peepers reading glasses for less than $15.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 8 July 2025
The first two years in the eyewear business showed trio that there was also untapped potential in the more traditional market of reading glasses.
—Simone Melvin, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
President Donald Trump was spotted wearing reading glasses in his motorcade over the weekend, a rare sighting of the president who reportedly avoids using them in public.
—Isabel Van Brugen, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
The tables also have two large drawers—ideal for storing books, reading glasses, or television remotes.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2025
The Coachella Valley Independent reported that Jones had fallen ill ahead of the show's opening and had to rely on his script — and reading glasses — to get through the performance.
—Jessica Sager, People.com, 1 June 2025
Her jet-black hair is piled up high, and her face is framed by oversize reading glasses.
—Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 18 May 2025
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Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
Powell donned his reading glasses and reviewed the document, trying to surmise what Trump was talking about.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 24 July 2025
Plus, pick up these stylish Peepers reading glasses for less than $15.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 8 July 2025
The first two years in the eyewear business showed trio that there was also untapped potential in the more traditional market of reading glasses.
—Simone Melvin, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
President Donald Trump was spotted wearing reading glasses in his motorcade over the weekend, a rare sighting of the president who reportedly avoids using them in public.
—Isabel Van Brugen, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
The tables also have two large drawers—ideal for storing books, reading glasses, or television remotes.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2025
The Coachella Valley Independent reported that Jones had fallen ill ahead of the show's opening and had to rely on his script — and reading glasses — to get through the performance.
—Jessica Sager, People.com, 1 June 2025
Her jet-black hair is piled up high, and her face is framed by oversize reading glasses.
—Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 18 May 2025
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“Reading glasses.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reading%20glasses. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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