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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However, not all sunshades are created equal. Cody Godwin, USA Today, 26 June 2026 For the outing, both wore bright colored rain coats paired with dark pants and kept it low-key with sunshades and head coverings —Jenner opted for a bandana and Elordi wore a baseball cap. Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026 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 Everyone appreciated the side window sunshades and the tri‑zone automatic climate control. Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 10 June 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 6 Jul. 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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