half-glasses
/hæf ˈɡlæsɪz/
NOUN
1. Eyeglasses with low-set lenses
A type of eyeglasses with relatively small lenses that sit low on the nose, allowing the wearer to look over the top of the frames without removing them.
1.1. Reading and close-up vision
Used to describe low-set spectacles worn primarily for reading or examining nearby objects, allowing the wearer to look over the lenses when viewing things at a distance.
Synonyms
- half-moon glasses
- reading glasses
- reading spectacles
Examples
- He peered over his half-glasses to get a clearer view of the fine print.
- The librarian adjusted her half-glasses as she scanned the shelves for a particular book.
- With his half-glasses perched on his nose, he looked every bit the scholarly professor.
- She pushed her half-glasses up and squinted at the tiny letters on the medicine bottle.
Related Words
- eyeglasses
- spectacles
- bifocals
- optical frames
- lenses
- prescription glasses