Do people in the US say ‘glasses’ or ‘spectacles’?

Question by Sam: Do people in the US say ‘glasses’ or ‘spectacles’?
I can’t find any dictionary references to people using the word ‘glasses’ separate from eg sunglasses, aviator glasses. I want to know about using just the word ‘glasses’, as in ‘where are my glasses?’

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Answer by Forsaken
I wear glasses, the ones that make it possible for me to behold the world. Spectacles is what the elder of us tend to use. A spectacle in my world is something sensational that draws your attention. Like a two year old wigging out in the toy department at Target.

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5 Responses to “Do people in the US say ‘glasses’ or ‘spectacles’?”

  1. Seriphe says:

    Only place I’ve heard ‘spectacles’ is in a movie. Everyone I know says glasses.

  2. confuzzledrainbow:) says:

    Glasses. I thought spectacles were like.. those glass things that just cover one eye. xD

  3. Dani says:

    We say glasses, but on the rare occasions when I hear someone say spectacles, I think it’s adorable.

  4. antonio andolini says:

    Spectacles is a word they used to use way back when in the olden days….

    I wear glasses.

    Monocles cover only one eye….

  5. Lynn says:

    Glasses

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