sunglass

noun

sun·​glass ˈsən-ˌglas 

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Instead of tucking the arms of her sunglasses underneath the scarf, Hadid wore the oversized, burgundy shades right on top of her covered ears. — Marci Robin, Allure, 17 Sep. 2026

Hadid’s curled blonde hair was secured beneath a polka-dot bandana, worn with sporty Side Eye NYC sunglasses. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026

The Skims founder, who wore her waist-length hair in a braid, paired a navy cropped bomber jacket with striped track pants, accessorizing with oversized sunglasses. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 16 Sep. 2026

Excellent lens technology All Oakley sunglasses utilize high-definition optics (HDO) in their lenses. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1591, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for sunglass

• alas
• amass
• bromegrass
• bypass
• crabgrass
• crevasse
• eelgrass
• eyeglass
• groundmass
• harass
• impasse
• jackass