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

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Derek Hough looks too cool for school with his hands in his pockets and sunglasses on at the Hulu Get Real House event in Los Angeles on April 22. Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026 Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office The merchandise seized appeared to include hats, sunglasses, blankets and more. Mike Darnay, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026 Anyone and everyone would stop by, including conductor Herbert von Karajan and artist Marc Chagall; Greta Garbo once visited, hidden behind huge sunglasses, to drink tea quietly in one corner. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 In 2014, a sunglasses-wearing, then-Vice-President Joe Biden even popped into the shop. Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sunglass

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 26 Apr. 2026.

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