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

Recent Examples on the Web Maggie Rogers Maggie Rogers paired a double-breasted leather jacket with high-waisted, wide-leg satin trousers and a white tank top, completing her look with Chanel sunglasses and a green tweed quilted handbag. Hannah Malach, WWD, 18 Sep. 2024 Follow Kate Middleton's lead and invest in her pair of Ray-Ban sunglasses for your giftee. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 17 Sep. 2024 Sunscreen is crucial, but sunglasses can protect your eyes and the surrounding skin that may not be covered by sunscreen. Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2024 The shirt’s sunglass cleaning patch is small but mighty, and the internal ID pocket comes in clutch for storing important items. Alexis Benveniste, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sunglass 

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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 4 Oct. 2024.

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