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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Slip on a pair of oversized sunglasses, no matter what's happening below the waist, and instantly own the room. Amanda Le, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026 Smith wore her hair in braids and accessorized with a lip piercing, sunglasses, and delicate hoop earrings. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 3 Mar. 2026 Nacua was wearing a black hoodie and sunglasses. Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2026 Luxury sunglasses worth the splurge Go big or go home with a pair built to last years to come like the Modo 702s, a chic frame with an Italian futurism edge, a fab pair of Jimmy Fairly aviators or the name recognition and lasting glamour of these Bottega Venetta cat eyes. Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 2 Mar. 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 6 Mar. 2026.

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