lorgnette
Translation
lorgnette
Examples
She viewed the stage through her elegant lorgnette.
She viewed the stage through her elegant lorgnette.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the ~)) a pair of glasses on a handle She viewed the stage through her elegant lorgnette.
Similar Words
Synonyms: opera glasses
Etymology
From French 'lorgner' (to peer at), related to 'lorgne' (squinting).
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'long-net' for 'netting' a long-distance view at a formal event like the opera.