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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These Elisa Johnson Jane sunglasses are effortlessly cool, with tinted lenses and chunky, bold frames. Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2025 Bieber accessorized her sartorial statement with a pair of black sunglasses. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025 The star added black tights, red pumps and a pair of sunglasses. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025 Everyday habits, like not wearing sunglasses or sleeping in your contact lenses, can lead to long-term eye damage. Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 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 Oct. 2025.

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