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glasses

/ˈɡlɑːsɪz/

[/ˈɡlɑːsɪz/]

plural of glass

Beginnernoun

Definition

Glasses is the plural of glass, containers used for drinking. It also means a pair of lenses worn to see better.

Example

She filled two glasses with water.

She filled two glasses with water.

Etymology

From Old English 'glæs'; the plural adds '-es'.

How & Where It’s Used

Means both drinking glasses and eyeglasses.

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