binocular

[ buh-nok-yuh-ler, bahy- ]
/ bəˈnɒk yə lər, baɪ- /

noun

Usually binoculars. Also called pair of binoculars, prism binoculars. an optical device, providing good depth effect, for use with both eyes, consisting of two small telescopes fitted together side by side, each telescope having two prisms between the eyepiece and objective for erecting the image.

adjective

involving both eyes: binocular vision.

Origin of binocular

First recorded in 1705–15; bin- + ocular

OTHER WORDS FROM binocular

bin·oc·u·lar·i·ty, noun bin·oc·u·lar·ly, adverb

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British Dictionary definitions for binocular

binocular
/ (bɪˈnɒkjʊlə, baɪ-) /

adjective

involving, relating to, seeing with or intended for both eyes binocular vision

Word Origin for binocular

C18: from bi- 1 + Latin oculus eye

Medical definitions for binocular

binocular
[ bə-nŏkyə-lər, bī- ]

adj.

Adapted to the use of both eyes. Used of an optical instrument.

Scientific definitions for binocular

binocular
[ bə-nŏkyə-lər ]

Adjective

Relating to or involving both eyes at once, as in binocular vision.

Noun

An optical device, such as a pair of field glasses, consisting of two small telescopes, designed for use by both eyes at once. Often used in the plural as binoculars.