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GOGLZ/ˈɡɒɡlz/

Goggles are special glasses that fit close to your face, for swimming or for safety at work. Usually plural: goggles; a pair of goggles. Glasses are for reading or seeing clearly; goggles keep water or dust out. Sunglasses are for the sun. Not Google (the website).

Meaning

Special glasses that fit close to your face, used for swimming or safety. Usually plural.

Examples

• “Put on your goggles before you swim.”
• “I cannot swim without my goggles.”
• “Wear goggles in the science lab.”

Good to know

usually plural: goggles / a pair of. Contrast: glasses (seeing), sunglasses (sun). Mix-up: Google.

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