What does "goggles" mean?

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

What is a synonym for "goggles"?

Common synonyms include: aegis, arm guard, backstop, bifocals, blinkers, buffer.

/ˈɡɑ.ɡəlz/ noun, verb, slang

noun, verb, slang ·Common ·High school level

Noun

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

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Verb

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

"The goggles protect your eyes from dust."

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