optician

noun op·ti·cian \äp-ˈti-shən\

: a person whose job is to sell eyeglasses and contact lenses, to make sure that they fit correctly, and sometimes to make eyeglasses

Full Definition of OPTICIAN

: a maker of or dealer in optical items and instruments

: a person who reads prescriptions for visual correction, orders lenses, and dispenses eyeglasses and contact lenses — compare ophthalmologist, optometrist

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First Known Use of OPTICIAN

1737

Rhymes with OPTICIAN

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OPTICIAN Defined for Kids

optician

noun op·ti·cian \äp-ˈti-shən\

Definition of OPTICIAN for Kids

: a person who prepares lenses for and sells eyeglasses

Medical Dictionary

optician

noun op·ti·cian \äp-ˈtish-ən\

Medical Definition of OPTICIAN

: a maker of or dealer in optical items and instruments

: a person who reads prescriptions for visual correction, orders lenses, and dispenses eyeglasses and contact lenses—compare ophthalmologist, optometrist