noun, verb, slang ·Common ·High school level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Protective eyewear set in a flexible frame to fit snugly against the face. plural, plural-only

   "Goggles must be worn in the swimming pool."

2. 2
   plural of goggle form-of, plural
3. 3
   (plural) tight-fitting spectacles worn to protect the eyes wordnet
4. 4
   Any safety glasses. broadly, plural, plural-only
5. 5
   Blinds for shying horses. plural, plural-only

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6. 6
   Any glasses (spectacles). broadly, plural, plural-only, slang

Verb

1. 1
   third-person singular simple present indicative of goggle form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

Synonyms

All synonyms

aegisarm guardbackstopbifocalsblindersblinkers

Example

More examples

"The goggles protect your eyes from dust."

Etymology

Probably from goggle, from the appearance it gives the wearer.

Related phrases

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