bifocals

noun

Meaning

Eyeglasses that have two distinct lens powers, one for distance vision and another for reading or close work, separated by a visible line.

Examples

The optometrist recommended bifocals to help with her changing vision.
He found it difficult to adjust to wearing bifocals at first.

Synonyms: two-focus lenses, reading glasses, progressive lenses

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bifocals

noun

Pronunciation: baɪˈfoʊkəlz

Definition

Eyeglasses that have two distinct lens powers, one for distance vision and another for reading or close work, separated by a visible line.

Examples

The optometrist recommended bifocals to help with her changing vision.
He found it difficult to adjust to wearing bifocals at first.

How to Use bifocals

wear bifocals (collocation): to use eyeglasses with two different lens powers — "He decided to wear bifocals for reading and driving."
need bifocals (collocation): to require eyeglasses with two different lens powers — "As her eyesight worsened, she realized she would need bifocals."
adjust to bifocals (collocation): to get used to wearing eyeglasses with two different lens powers — "It took him a few days to adjust to bifocals."

Synonyms of bifocals

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