Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

pince-nez

/pænsˈneɪ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.80 in modern English

Syllables: pince-nez
IPA: /pænsˈneɪ/

21

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Templeless eyeglasses that clip to the bridge of the nose.

Example Sentences

"Lord Belpher, leaning against the wall and trying to decide whether his right or left foot hurt him the more excruciatingly, became aware that a curate was standing before him, regarding him through a pair of gold-rimmed pince-nez with a disapproving and hostile expression."
"Shabet took a pince-nez from his breast pocket and settled it on the bridge of his nose."
"Jem detached his pince-nez, and while wiping them repeated in a deep voice, "Make a joyful noise unto the Lord.""

Etymology

Borrowed from French pince-nez (literally “pinch-nose”).

Origin

Source language: French

Word Breakdown

Root: pince-nez

Phrases

pince-nezed

Synonyms

nose glasses Oxford glasses

Questions

How do you pronounce pince-nez?: The recorded pronunciation is /pænsˈneɪ/.
What does pince-nez mean?: Templeless eyeglasses that clip to the bridge of the nose.
Where does pince-nez come from?: It is traced to French.

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