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 See all Example Sentences for sunglass 

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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 7 May. 2024.

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