sunglass

noun

sun·​glass ˈsən-ˌglas How to pronounce sunglass (audio)
1
: a convex lens for converging the sun's rays
2
sunglasses plural : glasses to protect the eyes from the sun

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Merchandise including counterfeit perfumes, Rolex watches, knockoff Knicks apparel, sunglasses, electronics and Labubus were seized, in addition to $145,000 in cash, police said. Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 27 June 2026 Hilton, 45, wore her Adidas jersey minidress paired with white sunglasses and thigh-high suede wedge boots. Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 Tabi ballet flats, round sunglasses, and a leather bag tucked under her arm add just the right amount of edge. Amanda Le, InStyle, 26 June 2026 Elisa Johnson Founded by Elisa Johnson, Elisa Johnson is a luxury eyewear brand known for its fashion-forward sunglasses that blend vintage inspiration with modern, statement-making design. Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 25 June 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 27 Jun. 2026.

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