Meaning & use
tint on glasses
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UK/tɪnt ɒn ˈɡlɑːsɪz/
US/tɪnt ɑːn ˈɡlæsɪz/
Meaning
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A layer of color or darkness added to the lenses of eyeglasses, usually to reduce bright light or improve comfort.
Grammar: Used as a noun phrase: 'The tint on glasses can be light or dark.'
Patterns
- a tint on glasses
- the tint on glasses
The tint on glasses helps protect your eyes from strong sunlight.
She asked the optician to add a light tint on glasses for driving.
A brown tint on glasses can make colors look warmer.
Common combinations
- light tint on glasses
- A light tint on glasses is enough for indoor use.
- dark tint on glasses
- He chose a dark tint on glasses for the beach.
- add a tint on glasses
- You can add a tint on glasses when you order new frames.
- prescription tint on glasses
- The prescription tint on glasses must match your eye test.
Synonyms and how they differ
- tinted lenses
- More common and concise; it refers to the lenses themselves rather than the layer of color.
- coating
- A coating is a thin layer on the surface, while a tint is color inside or on the lens.
Word family
- tinted adjective
- Having a tint; e.g., 'tinted windows'.
- tint noun
- A shade or small amount of color.
Commonly confused: tint on glasses or tint on windows?
tint on glasses vs tint on windows
This refers to films on car or building windows, not on eyeglasses.
Practice
What does 'tint on glasses' mean?
Choose one answer.
A tint is a color or darkening added to the lenses, not a scratch, frame, or prescription.
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