Synonyms for lens
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
An object, usually made of glass, that focuses or defocuses the light that passes through it.
Related words
- Word family
- lensman lenticel lenticular lentil
- Phrases
- telephoto lens objective lens burning lens circle contact lens circle lens close-up lens contact lens converging lens
- Other spellings
- lense
Forms
- Plural
- lenses → glasses…
Example sentences
- glass He began his meal by drinking half a glass of ale.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| lens | steady | |
| glass | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- glass1