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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Meanwhile, Phoenix wore the same shoes and sunglasses as his little sister, but added a pair of black cargo-style jeans. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026 The combination set the leggings-and-heel unit as the look’s main structure, while small hoop earrings, a solitaire ring and black rectangular sunglasses completed the look. Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 21 Jan. 2026 Since his debut album in 2015, Scott has brought swarms of young fans into a universe that, through various commercial collaborations, includes shoes, apparel, sunglasses, McDonald’s meals, Fortnite skins, in-game concerts, and cereal. Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 21 Jan. 2026 And by the way, sunglasses totally count as makeup. Vanessa Santos, Glamour, 19 Jan. 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 23 Jan. 2026.

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