Opera Glasses (Noun)
Meaning
(plural) an optical instrument designed for simultaneous use by both eyes.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Usages
Examples
- The elderly woman brought her opera glasses to the ballet to get a closer look at the performers.
- People used opera glasses to watch theatrical performances from their seats in the auditorium.
- During the show, he occasionally lifted his opera glasses to gaze at the musicians in the orchestra pit.
- From the nosebleeds, we couldn't see much of the action, but fortunately my grandmother brought opera glasses to lend to everyone in our row.
- Back in the 1800s, rich theater patrons commonly brought ornate opera glasses to show off their status during the performances.