GOGGLES

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does goggles mean? 

• GOGGLES (noun)
  The noun GOGGLES has 1 sense:

1. (plural) tight-fitting spectacles worn to protect the eyes

  Familiarity information: GOGGLES used as a noun is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• GOGGLES (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

(plural) tight-fitting spectacles worn to protect the eyes

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("goggles" is a kind of...):

eyeglasses; glasses; specs; spectacles ((plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision)

Domain usage:

plural; plural form (the form of a word that is used to denote more than one)

 Context examples 

Using safety gloves, goggles and other protective equipment can also reduce accidents.

(Farm Health and Safety, Occupational Safety and Health Administration)

Examples are: • Sunglasses • Safety goggles • Glasses (also called eyeglasses) • Contact lenses

(Eye Wear, NIH)