sunglass

noun

sun·​glass ˈsən-ˌglas How to pronounce sunglass (audio)
1
: a convex lens for converging the sun's rays
2
sunglasses plural : glasses to protect the eyes from the sun

Examples of sunglass in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Goop founder and Law & Order: SVU star both wore it in red, while the supermodel stepped out in New York City wearing the black version styled with sleek matching leggings, sunglasses, and Adidas Samba sneakers for a sporty touch. Jennifer Chan, Peoplemag, 26 Apr. 2024 Recently, Embiid has been seen wearing sunglasses indoors before games during the playoffs. Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2024 The agency posted a photo of a dummy buckled into the passenger seat, wearing a hoodie sweatshirt and sunglasses. Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2024 Gou wears baggy jeans, a black sweater that covers her many tattoos and sunglasses with silver reflective lenses that offer only occasional glimpses of her eyes. Katie Bain, Billboard, 25 Apr. 2024 Holmes gave her preppy look a touch of boho chic with her accessorizing, adding a pair of oversized sunglasses and a black leather hobo bag slung over her shoulder. Cruise, meanwhile, is all in on the boho revival. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2024 Theron accessorized the look with more Dior creations, including sunglasses and gold necklaces. Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 17 Apr. 2024 The man was later contacted and was not in possession of the victim’s sunglasses. Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2024 Sometimes the President puts on sunglasses and stands in a half column, pondering levels of reality, but Fletcher’s mad doctor always lures him back, away from contemplation. Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1591, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of sunglass was in 1591

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“Sunglass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunglass. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.

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