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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Sweater, shorts and scarf, all by Bode; sunglasses, by Bottega Veneta. Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 1 May 2025 During holidays, donate new or gently used books, household items, clothing, cellphones, sunglasses or readers, etc. Sahmie S. Wytewa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2025 The married pair differentiated their look with accessories — the producer wore a metal bolo tie and sunglasses, while his wife accessorized with beaded necklaces and a round crossbody bag — but maintained consistency by wearing the same black leather steel-toe cowboy boots. Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025 The model pulled her hair back into a tight chignon and accessorized her wardrobe further with gold jewelry pieces and sunglasses. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 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 5 May. 2025.

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