sunglass

noun

sun·​glass ˈsən-ˌglas 

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Baker opened the door, in leggings and a tank top, her hair held back with sunglasses. — CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

The front pockets are the perfect size for your phone, sunglasses, or keys and keep the minimalist design from looking too plain. — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 29 Sep. 2026

Ella Bright paired her dress with a multi-strand vintage pearl necklace from Dior as well as a pair of slim sunglasses from Saint Laurent. — Madeline Dangmann, Glamour, 28 Sep. 2026

The only diversion in her all-beige’fit came from a pair of sporty black wraparound sunglasses. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1591, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for sunglass

• alas
• amass
• bromegrass
• bypass
• crabgrass
• crevasse
• eelgrass
• eyeglass
• groundmass
• harass
• impasse
• jackass