Lorgnette

usgb/lɔːrˈnjet/
noun

A pair of glasses that is held up to the eyes using a long handle.

She pulled out her lorgnette to get a better look at the painting.
Visual representation of "lorgnette" - A pair of glasses that is held up to the eyes using a long handle.

Often appears as...

  • use lorgnette
  • hold lorgnette
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Historical Object

Lorgnettes are often seen in historical or period dramas, which can give learners cultural context.

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In the Victorian era film, the duchess inspected the guests through her lorgnette.
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Visual Elegance

Lorgnettes were considered elegant accessories, hinting at sophistication and often used by high society.

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At the opera, she used a pearl-handled lorgnette to appear more sophisticated.
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Archaic Usage

The term 'lorgnette' is old-fashioned, and its usage today can imply nostalgia or a comedic effect.

Illustration for Archaic Usage
He comically examined the map with a lorgnette, mimicking an old-time explorer.
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