Monocle
noun
A single eyeglass, kept in position by the muscles around the eye.
The old man peered at the map through his monocle.
Often appears as...
- wear a monocle
- peer through a monocle
noun
A type of professional microscope used in jewelry making and watchmaking.
The jeweller used a monocle to inspect the diamond closely.
Often appears as...
- use a monocle
- monocle magnifier
noun
A single eyeglass, kept in position by the muscles around the eye.
The old man peered at the map through his monocle.
Often appears as...
- wear a monocle
- peer through a monocle
noun
A type of professional microscope used in jewelry making and watchmaking.
The jeweller used a monocle to inspect the diamond closely.
Often appears as...
- use a monocle
- monocle magnifier
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Stereotypical Accessory
Often associated with wealthy or intellectual characters in media, like movies or books.
In the novel, the professor always wore a monocle, adding to his scholarly aura.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Fashion
Monocles were more common in the 19th and early 20th centuries, indicating a historical setting.
The character donned a monocle to fit the Victorian era costume party.
Pro Tip 3/3Elegance and Sophistication
Monocles can imply sophistication or a dapper appearance in descriptions.
He completed his attire with a shiny monocle, exuding elegance.
Pro Tip 1/3Stereotypical Accessory
Often associated with wealthy or intellectual characters in media, like movies or books.
In the novel, the professor always wore a monocle, adding to his scholarly aura.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Fashion
Monocles were more common in the 19th and early 20th centuries, indicating a historical setting.
The character donned a monocle to fit the Victorian era costume party.
Pro Tip 3/3Elegance and Sophistication
Monocles can imply sophistication or a dapper appearance in descriptions.
He completed his attire with a shiny monocle, exuding elegance.
Pro Tip 1/3Stereotypical Accessory
Often associated with wealthy or intellectual characters in media, like movies or books.
In the novel, the professor always wore a monocle, adding to his scholarly aura.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Fashion
Monocles were more common in the 19th and early 20th centuries, indicating a historical setting.
The character donned a monocle to fit the Victorian era costume party.
Pro Tip 3/3Elegance and Sophistication
Monocles can imply sophistication or a dapper appearance in descriptions.
He completed his attire with a shiny monocle, exuding elegance.
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The stories behind The...
a dandy looking at a butterfly through his monocle, and we call it Eustace Tilley. And I realized that as the magazine had become known
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The stories behind The...
a dandy looking at a butterfly through his monocle, and we call it Eustace Tilley. And I realized that as the magazine had become known
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Quote examples
Alan Carr
English Comedian
But there's something delightfully old-school about sitting in the BBC - obviously wearing a bow tie and monocle - with a co-presenter who forgets there's a webcam in there. It's also nice to hear from the general public when they're not swearing at you or asking to extend their credit limit.
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Marcus Samuelsson
Ethiopian Chef
I've been lucky to travel and work all over the world through the lens of the back of the house, and I love that monocle. I love that lens, because it's real people.
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Maya Hawke
American Actress
There was a time that I would have carried a briefcase and worn a monocle were it to even border on socially acceptable.
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Neil Blumenthal
American Businessman
One of my favorite products at Warby Parker also happens to be our worst-selling item: the monocle.
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Neil Blumenthal
American Businessman
In general, obsolete technology is obsolete for a reason. Monocles are no exception.
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Carolyn Wells
American Author
A cynic is a man who looks at the world with a monocle in his mind's eye.
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Conrad Veidt
German Actor
No, I was not born with a monocle in my eye.
Quote examples
Alan Carr
English Comedian
But there's something delightfully old-school about sitting in the BBC - obviously wearing a bow tie and monocle - with a co-presenter who forgets there's a webcam in there. It's also nice to hear from the general public when they're not swearing at you or asking to extend their credit limit.
Quote examples
Marcus Samuelsson
Ethiopian Chef
I've been lucky to travel and work all over the world through the lens of the back of the house, and I love that monocle. I love that lens, because it's real people.
Quote examples
Maya Hawke
American Actress
There was a time that I would have carried a briefcase and worn a monocle were it to even border on socially acceptable.
Quote examples
Neil Blumenthal
American Businessman
One of my favorite products at Warby Parker also happens to be our worst-selling item: the monocle.
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Neil Blumenthal
American Businessman
In general, obsolete technology is obsolete for a reason. Monocles are no exception.
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Carolyn Wells
American Author
A cynic is a man who looks at the world with a monocle in his mind's eye.
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Conrad Veidt
German Actor
No, I was not born with a monocle in my eye.
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