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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Big enough to hold all the essentials — wallet, sunglasses, and even a light layer — this purse will transcend seasons. Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026 For days, Maryam lay by the pool, never removing those huge sunglasses. Danielle Parker, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026 Just add a sunhat and sunglasses, and you’re set. Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026 Police have shared photos of the suspect on the BPD Facebook page, showing a person wearing a dark hoodie, baseball hat, sunglasses and a surgical mask. Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 14 Apr. 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 17 Apr. 2026.

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