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- [op-er-uh, op-ruh glas, glahs]
- /ˈɒp ər ə, ˈɒp rə glæs, glɑs/
- /ˈɒp.ər.ə ɡlɑːs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [op-er-uh, op-ruh glas, glahs]
- /ˈɒp ər ə, ˈɒp rə glæs, glɑs/
Definitions of opera glasses words
- noun plural opera glasses small binoculars 1
- noun plural opera glasses small low-powered binoculars used by audiences in theatres and opera houses 0
- noun opera glasses a small binocular telescope used at the opera, in theaters, etc. 0
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Origin of opera glasses
First appearance:
before 1730 One of the 48% newest English words
First recorded in 1730-40
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Opera glasses
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
opera glasses popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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