glasses
Translation
eyeglasses, drinking glasses
Examples
I need new glasses to read.
I need new glasses to read.
Please put the glasses on the table.
Please put the glasses on the table.
Grammar Patterns
((a pair of)) glasses for eyewear She wears a pair of glasses.
((some)) glasses for drinking vessels Can I have some glasses for the juice?
Similar Words
Synonyms: eyeglasses, eyewear
Etymology
Plural of 'glass'. Originally, the lenses were made of glass.
Memory Tips
Think of two pieces of 'glass' for your eyes (a pair of glasses), or multiple 'glass' cups for drinking.