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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The supermodel wows in an all white look including and oversize sunglasses. Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025 Behind my sunglasses, the people-watching was great. Literary Hub, 4 Nov. 2025 To coordinate with her wife, Betts wore a sleek suit, featuring tapered trousers, a velvet, single-breasted blazer with sharp lapels coordinated with a pair of black sunglasses. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025 The interior can accommodate everyday essentials, such as your phone, wallet, sunglasses, and more. Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 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 8 Nov. 2025.

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