safety glassEnglishOxford Dictionary of Englishsafety glass /ˈseɪfti ɡlɑːs , ˈseɪfti ɡlas / ▸ noun 1 [mass noun] glass that has been toughened or laminated so that it is less likely to splinter when broken. 2 (safety glasses) toughened glasses or goggles for protecting the eyes when using power tools or industrial or laboratory equipment.