English Explanatory Dictionary

optometrist

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person trained and skilled in examining and testing the eyes for defects, in order to prescribe corrective lenses or treatment.

Pronunciation

/ɑpˈtɑmətɹɪst/ /ɒpˈtɒmətɹɪst/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-optometrist.wav

Word forms

optometrist optometrists

Etymology

From optometry + -ist.

Related words

ophthalmologist optometry
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