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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Local social media users may have seen the video of Pete, sporting sunglasses and a backward baseball cap, reshared on lifestyle page Only in Dade. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026 Frequently wearing sunglasses even indoors, Acuña cut an imposing figure during his classes and in lectures and rallies across the country. Dorany Pineda, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026 However, for multi-day events, comfortable shoes topped the must-pack list at 73 percent—followed by sunglasses at 67 percent, shorts at 66 percent, tank tops at 58 percent and lightweight dresses at 57 percent. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 23 Mar. 2026 The anniversary collection comprises seven sunglasses, five of which are tweaked reeditions of archival designs. Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 20 Mar. 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 26 Mar. 2026.

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