sunshade

noun

sun·​shade ˈsən-ˌshād How to pronounce sunshade (audio)
Synonyms of sunshadenext
: something used as a protection from the sun's rays: such as
a
b
: awning

Examples of sunshade in a Sentence

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An umbrella or sunshade is helpful to have for the beach because there isn’t much natural shade. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 20 June 2026 The sunshade on her stroller had gotten twisted around its thin chrome bars, reminding me of the pontoon that had been torn off. Stephen King, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026 Aerial footage showed that the truck's front window was blocked by a sunshade. Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 4 May 2026 Second-row passengers are treated to heated seats and sunshades, while tri-zone climate control keeps everyone comfortable. Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sunshade

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sunshade was in 1842

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“Sunshade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunshade. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

sunshade

noun
sun·​shade -ˌshād How to pronounce sunshade (audio)
: something (as a parasol) used to protect from the sun's rays

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