Harry Potter glasses

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Etymology[edit]

From the style of glasses worn by the character Harry Potter in the eponymous novel series and films.

Noun[edit]

Harry Potter glasses pl (plural only)

  1. (plural only) A pair of spectacles (glasses) with round lenses.
    • 2002, Tami Hoag, Dark Horse[1], page 193:
      Tears trapped behind the lenses of her Harry Potter glasses magnified the fear in her eyes.
    • 2007, Maddy Hunter, Norway to Hide[2], page 7:
      "When are you handing out your books?" asked the man with the Harry Potter glasses.
    • 2014, Julie Garwood, Fast Track[3], page 290:
      Sweat trickled down his forehead, steaming up his round Harry Potter glasses.

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