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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Style it with a tank, kitten heels, and cat-eye sunglasses to match the decade’s beloved aesthetic. Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 6 July 2026 Taylor completed the look with a pair of unique sunglasses and carried a purse that matched her blue garments. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 7 July 2026 Non-aerosol sunscreen, sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF lip balm are the baseline. Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026 There were plenty of accessories too, from skateboards and surfboards to caps, sunglasses and, of course, luggage, which reinforced the lifestyle narrative as much as the garments themselves. Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 7 July 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 9 Jul. 2026.

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