goggles

Definition

Protective eyewear set in a flexible frame to fit snugly against the face.

Etymology

Probably from goggle, from the appearance it gives the wearer.

Example Sentences

• "Goggles must be worn in the swimming pool."
• "We had to put on our goggles as it was snowing outside."
• "Regretted that I had not provided myself with goggles, as the road is so constantly traveled that the dust became a most serious nuisance."