safety glass

noun

: transparent material that is made by laminating a sheet of transparent plastic between sheets of clear glass and is used especially for windows (as of automobiles) likely to be subjected to shock or impact

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Wear protective gear like long pants and a long-sleeve shirt, gloves, and safety glasses. — Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 8 May 2026 Position the Drill Bit Put on your safety glasses, hold the drill bit firmly. — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 5 June 2026 The suspect bought items including safety glasses, a wire-stripping tool and a machinist’s file, which could be used to make pipe bombs, officials said. — Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 5 Dec. 2025 Additionally, wearing rubber gloves and safety glasses can help avoid skin and eye irritation while cleaning. — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for safety glass

Word History

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of safety glass was in 1912

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“Safety glass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/safety%20glass. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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