monocle in a sentence

Definition

Monocle: a single eyeglass, typically held in place by the eye socket, used to correct vision in one eye or for decorative purposes.

The eccentric gentleman adjusted his monocle to get a better view of the intricate painting.
In the classic detective novels, the sleuth was often depicted wearing a distinguished monocle.
She found an old monocle in her grandfather's attic, a relic of a bygone era.
His monocle slipped from his eye and clattered onto the floor, drawing everyone's attention.
With a monocle perched on his nose, he looked both sophisticated and slightly absurd.