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

Examples of sunglass in a Sentence

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Some pretty wild things are going on over in the accessories department, where high-summer necessities like raffia bags and sleek sunglasses are up to 40% off. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 30 June 2025 And when the sun made its theatrical entrance, the brand’s new sunglasses—gifted to attendees—ensured no one was left squinting. Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 30 June 2025 Around the corner are the trademark sunglasses of – and a campaign button for – Billy Manes, an Orlando writer and one-time mayoral candidate, who died in 2017. Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 June 2025 Its spacious interior can hold a towel, book, sunscreen, water bottle, sunglasses, and other beach (or pool) day essentials. Emily Weaver, People.com, 28 June 2025 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 3 Jul. 2025.

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