monocle
[ˈmɑnəkəl]
A monocle is a single lens that people wear over one eye for fashion or as part of a costume.
You might have seen a picture of a stuffy old aristocrat from a historical movie or book, with a monocle perched on his nose. That's not so different from how the word "monocle" is used today in popular culture - as a symbol of elegance and sophistication. Some people wear single lenses for fashion, and they're often called "sunglasses," but if you want to sound fancy, you can call them monocles.
How common is "monocle"?
Word monocle is considered rare in modern English.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions
noun
A single lens, usually in a wire frame, and used to correct vision for only one eye.
Real examples of "monocle" in context
