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optician
/ɒpˈtɪʃ.ən/
[/ɒpˈtɪʃ.ən/]
eye-care specialist
Advancednoun
Definition
A person trained to test eyes and to make or sell glasses.
Example
The optician said her eyesight had changed slightly and recommended a new pair of glasses.
The optician said her eyesight had changed slightly and recommended a new pair of glasses.
Etymology
From Greek 'optikos' (of sight), via Latin and the agent suffix '-ian'.
How & Where It’s Used
Where people get eye tests and buy spectacles or contact lenses.