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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Individuals working outside are advised to wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing, sunglasses for eye protection and a hat to provide shade. Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 30 June 2026 Ezra stays inconspicuous by filming the lines with a pair of Ray-Ban Meta sunglasses, which synch with his iPhone. David Kamp, New Yorker, 29 June 2026 Accessories — including sunglasses, belts and jewelry — remain a priority, alongside lightweight layering pieces and product that supports year-round dressing. Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 29 June 2026 Middleton paired the mint green dress from British designer Tephi with tortoise shell sunglasses and a cream fold-over clutch, keeping the accessories understated yet polished. Amanda Le, InStyle, 29 June 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 3 Jul. 2026.

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