aviator glasses

plural noun

: eyeglasses having a lightweight metal frame and relatively large usually tinted lenses

called also aviators

see also aviator sunglasses

Examples of aviator glasses in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In the video, he's seen with Napoleon's trademark red curly hair and clear aviator glasses. Miles Berry, Peoplemag, 17 June 2024 This set was worn with an enlarged weekender bag, a black beret, and aviator glasses. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 1 Dec. 2023 Harry Styles Shows Off His Tattoos on Yacht Trip – Including ‘Olivia’ Ink on His Leg The next image featured Wilde showing off her new gold aviator glasses. Nikki Dobrin, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2023 Nick arrived wearing a brown three-piece suit complete with a tan fedora and aviator glasses. The Foretold Team, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2023 See all Example Sentences for aviator glasses 

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Word History

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of aviator glasses was in 1948

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“Aviator glasses.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aviator%20glasses. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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