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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Surrounded by silver balloons and glitter, Gomez was photographed wearing a furry jacket with shiny pants as Gracie sported a gray sweater and sunglasses. Escher Walcott, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025 This one’s a little treat for our CNN subscribers: Take a look at the wraparound sunglasses and fanny pack. Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2025 In the video, the two artists greet each other backstage as Rock shows off his signature style — a wide-brimmed hat, black sunglasses, white tank top and blue jeans — before heading toward the stage together. Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 16 Aug. 2025 Dylan Coates of Hobie Eyewear showed off the new Hull Float sunglasses whose frames are made from the plastic trimmings of Hobie kayaks. Steve Waters, Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 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 21 Aug. 2025.

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