CEFR B1

binoculars

noun

Meaning

An optical instrument with two tubes, each containing a series of lenses, used to view distant objects with both eyes simultaneously.

Examples

  • He kept a pair of binoculars in his car to spot wildlife during his morning commute.
  • The ship's captain used his binoculars to scan the horizon for any signs of land.

Synonyms: glasses, field glasses, opera glasses, telescope