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

Du Plessis walked into a team meeting and found 80% of the players in sunglasses, some with earphones. — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Cool and Classic A breezy button-down, linen pants, go-to sunglasses, and elevated leather sandals come together for an outfit that takes seconds to throw on, but still looks sophisticated. — Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026

Basically, men are now wearing the type of sunglasses women have been wearing for years—great big oval shades which cover their face as well as their motives. — Dylan Jones, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2026

This plush captures its jolly mood with a big smile and a grinning sun across its belly (complete with sunglasses). — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 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