Synonyms for

Lenses

Verb / ˈlenzʌz / / ˈlenzɪz / Another word for lenses — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Lenses are pieces of glass or plastic used in eyeglasses, cameras, and other devices to help see things more clearly.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

optics spectacles

Informal

glasses shades specs

Literary

peepers orbs

Antonyms

blinders obstructions barriers hindrances impediments

Common collocations

  • contact lenses
  • reading lenses
  • camera lenses
  • sunglasses lenses
  • spectacle lenses
  • lens cap
  • lens flare
  • lens system

Word family

noun lens

Usage note

While 'lenses' can refer to optical devices for vision correction, it also broadly refers to curved pieces of glass or other transparent material used in cameras, telescopes, and other optical instruments. 'Spectacles' is a more formal term for eyeglasses.

Example sentences

  1. I need to clean my lenses before taking pictures.
  2. My new glasses have special lenses that help me see better.
  3. The optometrist prescribed new lenses for my eyeglasses.
  4. The camera's zoom lens allows me to get closer to my subject.
  5. I like to use a wide-angle lens for landscape photography.

Quotes

  • I wear glasses and contact lenses to help me see. - Meg Cabot
  • I am not one of those people who can wear white and not spill on it. I can't wear contact lenses because I never get them in properly. - Anne Hathaway
  • I have contact lenses, but I still wear spectacles. - Kajol

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