# loupe

> English word · Noun · IPA /luːp/ · frequency rank #89,567

## Definitions
1. A magnifying glass, usually mounted in an eyepiece, often used by jewellers and watchmakers.
2. A type of short-range binoculars used by surgeons and dentists.

## Etymology
Borrowed from French loupe.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/loupe