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spectacles

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/ˈspɛk.tə.kəlz/ · spec-ta-cles

A pair of lenses set in a frame worn to assist vision.

Meanings

nounformal

A pair of lenses set in a frame worn to assist vision.

دو عدسوں کا ایک جوڑا جو فریم میں لگا ہوا ہوتا ہے اور نظر کو بہتر کرنے کے لیے پہنا جاتا ہے۔

عینک

ainak

Formal: عینک

Synonyms

glassesspectacleslensesچشمانگاہی عینکنظر کی عینک

Antonyms

nonenone

Common Collocations

  • reading spectacles
  • fashion spectacles
  • safety spectacles

Example Sentences

I need to wear my spectacles to read the fine print.

مجھے باریک خطوط پڑھنے کے لیے اپنی عینک پہننے کی ضرورت ہے۔

Mujhe bareek khatoot parhne ke liye apni ainak pehnay ki zaroorat hai.

Her spectacles were sitting crooked on her nose.

اس کی عینک اس کی ناک پر ٹیڑھی بیٹھی ہوئی تھی۔

Us ki ainak us ki naak par tedi baithi hui thi.

He bought a new pair of spectacles that suit his style.

اس نے اپنے انداز کے مطابق ایک نئی عینک خریدی۔

Us ne apne andaaz ke mutabiq ek nai ainak khareedi.

Easily Confused With

goggles:Goggles typically offer a tighter fit and are designed for specific activities like swimming or skiing, while spectacles are for vision correction.

Word Family

spectacular
adjectiveشاندار
spectator
nounتماشاچی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'spectacle' as a special 'spectator' viewing a 'spectacular' sight.

Imagine someone wearing large, stylish glasses while watching a beautiful sunset.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

نظر کی باتیں ہیں، خوابوں کی عینک لگا کر، چہرے کی شمعیں تو ہر ایک جگمگاتی ہیں۔

Nazr ki baatein hain, khwabon ki ainak laga kar, chehre ki shamaein to har aik jagmagati hain.

It's about the sights, wearing the glasses of dreams, as every face beams bright.

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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

عینک کے بغیر نظر نہیں آتا۔

Ainak ke baghair nazar nahi aata.

Without spectacles, one cannot see.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "spectaculum" — a sight, a show

First known use: 14th century

The word 'spectacles' originated from the Latin word 'spectaculum', meaning a sight or a show. It evolved in the 14th century to refer specifically to glasses designed to aid vision.