goggles

/ˈɡɑ.ɡəlz/noun

Protective glasses with a flexible frame that fits tightly around the eyes.

Example sentences

“Put on your goggles before you start using the drill.”
“Swimmers wear goggles to protect their eyes from chlorine.”

Always plural, like glasses and scissors: a pair of goggles. Swimmers, skiers, chemists, and welders each have their own kind.

Related words

mouthguardA protective piece, usually plastic, worn inside the mouth to cover the upper or lower teeth, or both.helmetA strong covering worn on the head for protection, historically part of a soldier's armor.shinguardA protective pad worn over the front of the lower leg, especially during sports.cleatsAthletic shoes fitted with studs on the soles for better grip.stopwatchA watch that can be started and stopped to measure exactly how much time has passed.uniformA special set of clothes worn to show that someone belongs to a particular group, such as a company, school, or team.