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

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Affleck paired the new ’do with a Red Hot Chili Peppers T-shirt, a leather jacket, and aviator glasses. Justin Curto, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2024 In the video, she’s seen wearing a red and brown plaid mini pleated skirt, an oversized baby blue button-down shirt, a micro mini Louis Vuitton tote, a pair of aviator glasses, and two silver diamond necklaces. Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 24 July 2024 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 See all Example Sentences for aviator glasses 

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 2 Dec. 2024.

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