Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

lorgnette

noun

/lɔːrˈnɛt/

Definition

A pair of glasses with a long handle, used for looking at something at a distance.

Examples

She held her lorgnette up to her eyes to get a better view of the stage performance.
The gentleman adjusted his lorgnette before inspecting the artwork on display.

Meaning

Lorgnette refers to a type of eyewear, specifically spectacles that have a handle and are meant to be held up to the eyes to assist in viewing distant objects, commonly seen in theatrical or social settings in the 19th century.