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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 Kids 1 mile participants will receive a race bib, T-shirt, Santa hat, sunglasses, chip timed results and a finisher medal. Sierra Knoch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Dec. 2025 One male is described as Middle Eastern, around 5 feet, 9 inches tall, wearing a black hat and hoodie, dark sunglasses and blue work pants. Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025 Enter these affordable sunglasses from Nordstrom. Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2025 Many agents conducting arrests wear balaclavas pulled up over their mouths and noses and dark sunglasses over their eyes, hiding their identities. Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 1 Dec. 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 7 Dec. 2025.

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