glass

noun

ˈglas How to pronounce glass (audio)
Definition of glassnext
1
as in sunglasses
glasses plural a pair of lenses set in a frame that is held in place with ear supports and which are usually worn to correct vision I'm a little nearsighted, so I'm going to need glasses

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2
as in mirror
a smooth or polished surface that forms images by reflection the vain princess spent hours admiring the reflection in her glass

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Recent Examples of glass When two stars align almost perfectly from Earth’s perspective, the gravity of the nearer one bends and magnifies the light from the more distant star, acting like a cosmic magnifying glass. — Sam MacDonald, Scientific American, 6 July 2026 Those included a charmingly cluttered Bucket family home, a lush candyland with the smell of chocolate piped through the Royal Theater to complement the full-size mock chocolate river, and a glass elevator that flew above the audience. — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 6 July 2026 Even Realities, which was founded in 2023, launched the Even G2 smart glasses with a bigger display in a lighter frame late last year, alongside the Even R1, a smart ring that controls the display of the G2. — Jenny Lee,anniek Bao, CNBC, 6 July 2026 Like its existing Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley smart glasses lines, the new designs are developed with EssilorLuxxottica — the group that also owns Prada eyewear, rumored to be Meta’s next collaborator. — Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for glass
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glass
  1. spectacles
  2. mirror
Noun
  • McGregor has floated big-money boxing and bareknuckle spectacles, and recently claimed Terence Crawford turned down a nine-figure two-fight deal to face him.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • Celebrity weddings are often grand spectacles, and Swift is a billionaire.
    — Tyler Foggatt, New Yorker, 4 July 2026
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  • Attendees walk away each year with car stereos, rear-view mirrors, and side doors to cherish the unforgettable day.
    — Carmela Asmar, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Omaha’s growing interest in projects tied to women’s sports mirrors the broader attention being paid to leagues including NWSL, WNBA and others.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 2 July 2026
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“Glass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glass. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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