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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The star paired her look with some chic accessories, including black patent leather pointy-toe slingback heels, sunglasses and a small black purse. Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025 The performance sunglass versions, which use Zeiss lenses, will be priced at roughly double many Cutler & Gross acetate models, but the lightness, strength, and precision of the materials are well worth the investment. Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2025 The late German designer was also a showman who reveled in the attention his signature white ponytail, black tie, gloves and sunglasses attracted. Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025 Elsewhere, Tory Burch’s slim loafers and edgy sandals have also been marked down by just as much, while sunglasses and earrings are now well under $100 apiece. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 7 Oct. 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 10 Oct. 2025.

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