anti-glare

adjective

an·​ti-glare ˌan-tē-ˈgler How to pronounce anti-glare (audio)
ˌan-tī-
variants or less commonly antiglare
: reducing or preventing glare
anti-glare glass
an anti-glare coating

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Additionally, many screens are designed with an anti-glare coating for easier viewing in bright light. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 6 Apr. 2026 Thankfully, our anti-glare coating worked perfectly. — David Szondy april 25, New Atlas, 25 Apr. 2026 Protective and special coatings like anti-glare on TV screens and computer monitors can be worn down and damaged. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 June 2026 And if you're locked in on a project for several hours, Dell's anti-glare tech and ComfortView Plus are built in to protect your eyes from prolonged exposure to blue light. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for anti-glare

Word History

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of anti-glare was in 1894

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“Anti-glare.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-glare. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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