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 Marty Supreme actor wore a sporty tracksuit with the team emblem and blue, white, and red panelling, plus a pair of oval sunglasses and silver sneakers. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 July 2026 This tiny bag was designed to hold just the essentials, like your phone, wallet, pair of sunglasses, and some toiletries. Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026 The Anagram sunglasses style is the best way to get your hands on the maison’s finest without spending a fortune. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 14 July 2026 Nearly an hour later, Young allegedly entered the bank a second time, wearing a black ski mask, a pair of sunglasses on his forehead, and blue gloves, the court document said. Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 14 July 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 16 Jul. 2026.

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