Goggles vs. Glasses

Gogglesnoun

Protective eyewear set in a flexible frame to fit snugly against the face.

Gogglesnoun

Blinds for shying horses.

Gogglesnoun

spectacles worn to protect the eyes

Goggles

Goggles, or safety glasses, are forms of protective eyewear that usually enclose or protect the area surrounding the eye in order to prevent particulates, water or chemicals from striking the eyes. They are used in chemistry laboratories and in woodworking.

Glassesnoun

plural of glass

Glassesnoun

Spectacles, frames bearing two lenses worn in front of the eyes.

Glasses

Same as eyeglasses. See eyeglass{1}.

Glassesnoun

optical instrument consisting of a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision

Glassesnoun

a pair of lenses set in a frame resting on the nose and ears, used to correct or assist defective eyesight.

Glassesnoun

a pair of binoculars.

Glasses

Glasses, also known as eyeglasses or spectacles, are vision eyewear, consisting of glass or hard plastic lenses mounted in a frame that holds them in front of a person's eyes, typically utilizing a bridge over the nose and hinged arms (known as temples or temple pieces) which rest over the ears. Glasses are typically used for vision correction, such as with reading glasses and glasses used for nearsightedness, however, without the specialized lenses, they are sometimes used for cosmetic purposes.