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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Here, one guest leaned into a tangerine accent through her purse, sunglasses, and headscarf—proving that repeating a single pop shade can make even the simplest outfit feel thoughtfully styled. Amanda Le, InStyle, 22 May 2026 The Spanish star completed the look with black Chanel sunglasses and decorated her neck with a necklace from the Chanel Cruise 2026 collection, which was modeled by Alex Consani on the runway. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 22 May 2026 Burnett, 93, kept things cool in a beige turtleneck sweater with a maroon jacket and matching sunglasses. Edward Segarra, USA Today, 20 May 2026 Google partnered with Samsung and eyewear brands Gentle Monster and Warby Parker to create the glasses and gave the first look at two designs on Tuesday, with sunglasses from Gentle Monster and glasses from Warby Parker. ABC News, 19 May 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 29 May. 2026.

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