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

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The sunglasses take their cue from the 911 Targa—an iconic model named after the century-old Sicilian road race, the Targa Florio, long associated with Porsche’s motorsport legacy. Taylor Stoddard, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026 Start with this car organizer, which can hold everything from sunglasses to hand sanitizer to bits and bobs that ordinarily find their home in cupholders. Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026 Shop men’s and women’s casual clothing, sunglasses, hats, and leather goods, as well as freshly roasted coffee beans. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026 Store glasses and sunglasses in cases or pouches when not wearing them. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 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 3 Mar. 2026.

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