A lorgnon is a type of eyeglass with a handle that one holds to one's face. There are several synonyms for this term. One is "monocle," which is a single eyeglass that is inserted into one eye. Another synonym is "pince-nez," which is a pair of eyeglasses that is held in place on one's nose without the use of earpieces. "Spectacles" is also a synonym for lorgnon, although this term is more commonly used to refer to conventional eyeglasses with two lenses that are held in place with earpieces. Finally, "eyeglass" is a generic term that can apply to any type of corrective or magnifying device used to assist with vision.