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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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Nader accessorized with black sunglasses and an oversize cross necklace. Tara Larson, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025 Tears streamed down her cheeks from behind her sunglasses. Ben Taub, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025 Mytagalongs Double Eyeglass Case Your glasses and your sunglasses will be safe in this double-sided glasses case. Olivia Dubyak, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025 The court file is sprinkled with photos of Thornhill on the bench or posing with staff in a plastic Elvis wig and sunglasses. Heather Hollingsworth, Fortune, 23 Nov. 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 2 Dec. 2025.

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