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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In the first photo, the couple smiled while wearing sunglasses and spending time on the water. Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 The woman pushes her sunglasses on top of her head and holds out a hand. ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026 Roberts coordinated the dress with a Ferragamo bag and black-and-white heels, along with dark Oliver Peoples sunglasses. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026 Justin went with a more understated look, wearing a black suit, sunglasses and dramatically oversized pants. Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 31 Aug. 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 2 Sep. 2026.

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