half-moon spectacles

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A more formal term for eyewear with lenses in the lower half of the frame, used for reading.

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Examples (20)

  • The professor peered over his half-moon spectacles at the manuscript.
  • The elderly professor always wore half-moon spectacles when reading his lectures.
  • She wore elegant half-moon spectacles for reading the fine print.
  • She peered over her half-moon spectacles at the new student.
  • The librarian's half-moon spectacles rested low on her nose.
  • His half-moon spectacles were perched on the tip of his nose, ready for a quick glance.
  • He adjusted his half-moon spectacles before examining the document.
  • I prefer half-moon spectacles for close-up work as they don't obstruct my view.
  • The elderly gentleman looked distinguished in his gold-rimmed half-moon spectacles.
  • The antique dealer had a collection of vintage half-moon spectacles on display.
  • Through her half-moon spectacles, she scrutinized the contract carefully.
  • Adjusting her half-moon spectacles, the librarian gave a stern look.
  • The judge glanced over his half-moon spectacles at the defendant.
  • He often used his half-moon spectacles to switch quickly between reading and looking up.
  • She purchased a pair of tortoiseshell half-moon spectacles for reading.
  • Many historical figures are depicted wearing distinctive half-moon spectacles.
  • The scholar's half-moon spectacles gave him an authoritative appearance.
  • She found her lost half-moon spectacles tucked between the pages of a book.
  • He removed his half-moon spectacles and rubbed his tired eyes.
  • These stylish half-moon spectacles add a touch of intellectual charm to her look.