sunshade

noun

sun·​shade ˈsən-ˌshād 

: something used as a protection from the sun's rays: such as

a

: parasol

b

: awning

Examples of sunshade in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For example, adding plants, curtains, or sunshades adds extra coverage to your porch add extra coverage to your porch, making a big difference in the temperature. — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 20 July 2026

Park in shade when possible, use a windshield sunshade, and when climbing back into a hot car, turn the air conditioning on with recirculation off. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026

However, not all sunshades are created equal. — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 26 June 2026

For the outing, both wore bright colored rain coats paired with dark pants and kept it low-key with sunshades and head coverings —Jenner opted for a bandana and Elordi wore a baseball cap. — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

sunshade

noun

sun·​shade -ˌshād 

: something (as a parasol) used to protect from the sun's rays