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 campaign features the models outfitted in fits from Amiri’s spring-summer collection, accessorized by martinis, sunglasses, room keys, hand bags and more framed by hotel suites, lobbies and pools. Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026 The footage showed the leader wearing a hooded top while arriving at a restaurant owned by the businessman late at night in December, and sunglasses when entering a Chinese goods store in early January. Connor Greene, Time, 18 Feb. 2026 Ratajkowski pulled her dark hair back in a sleek bun and accessorized with black oval sunglasses, showing off a glimpse of her plunging black bra in a semi-sheer, ab-baring black turtleneck. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026 The trend toward a more sustainable Mardi Gras has been growing for years and includes a small but growing variety of more thoughtful throws like food, soaps and sunglasses. Travis Loller, Arkansas Online, 16 Feb. 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 20 Feb. 2026.

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