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SWIM-ing-goglz/ˈswɪmɪŋ ˌɡɒɡlz/

Swimming goggles (id: swimming-goggles) are close-fitting glasses that keep water out of the eyes when you swim (usually plural). Ordinary glasses are for seeing; a snorkel mask covers more of the face. Pool: swimming goggles are kit; ordinary glasses are not allowed in the deep end.

Meaning

Close-fitting glasses that keep water out of the eyes when you swim (usually plural).

Examples

• “Swimming goggles are pool kit; ordinary glasses are not allowed in the deep end.”
• “Swimming-goggles anti-fog still needs a named pair; sharing them is an infection-control fail.”

Good to know

swimming goggles (usually plural). Contrast: glasses / a mask. PE / pool. Mix-up: goggles can also mean safety goggles in DT; swimming goggles are the pool pair.

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