optician

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person who makes, dispenses or sells lenses, spectacles.
  2. A person trained and skilled in examining and testing the eyes for defects, in order to prescribe corrective lenses or treatment; an optometrist.

Pronunciation

/ɒpˈtɪʃən/ [ɒpˈtʰɪʃən] ~ [ɒpˈtʰɪʃn̩] LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-optician.wav /ɑpˈtɪʃən/ [ɑpˈtʰɪʃən] ~ [ɑpˈtʰɪʃn̩]

Word forms

optician opticians

Etymology

Borrowed from French opticien.

Derived words

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