Meaning & use

goggles

noun·Everyday

Protective eyewear that fits closely around the eyes, used to shield them from water, dust, chemicals, or wind.

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She wore swimming goggles to keep the chlorine out of her eyes.

Lab workers must put on safety goggles before handling the chemicals.

A note on using this word

Goggles is a plural noun and always takes a plural verb, like 'glasses' or 'scissors.'

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