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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The star just made a case for the ultimate celeb street-style uniform, stepping out in a classic trench coat, black boots, and oversized sunglasses. — Vivien Lee, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026 Hudson Williams Get Hudson Williams’ laid back look with a vintage inspired Beatles graphic tee, straight leg jeans, chunky New Balance sneakers and rectangular sunglasses. — ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026 One friend posted videos of Rivera dancing in sunglasses and riding on a mechanical bull. — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026 GlassesUSA, founded in 2008, is an eyewear retailer that offers prescription glasses, sunglasses and contact lenses. — Madison Collins, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 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 1 Nov. 2026.

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