aviator sunglasses

plural noun

: aviator glasses with tinted lenses
He sports a broad-rimmed straw hat, aviator sunglasses, weathered cowboy boots, and blue jeans fastened at the waist with an oversize sterling-silver belt buckle he's had since he was a kid.Michael Behar

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The collection nods to Gucci’s iconic ‘90s era, with dramatic outerwear, oversized aviator sunglasses, and a sense of high-octane glamour that feels both nostalgic and forward-thinking. Essence, 22 Sep. 2025 In a pair of dark aviator sunglasses and an effortlessly cool brown leather jacket, Ralph Lauren himself, 85, stepped out at the end of the show to wave to his guests, receiving a standing ovation in the process. Anika Reed, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025 Meanwhile, Mark Hamill as The Major in aviator sunglasses is shouting at you with a megaphone to keep moving or else. Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 11 Sep. 2025 The supermodel also wore black loafers and a pair of aviator sunglasses. Catherine Santino, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for aviator sunglasses

Word History

First Known Use

1944, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of aviator sunglasses was in 1944

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“Aviator sunglasses.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aviator%20sunglasses. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.

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