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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But what if that lost thing isn’t just a pair of sunglasses but a whole entire boat, the likes of which hasn’t been seen for 30 years? Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2026 She was also spotted out and about on the same day carrying the Large Romy Bucket Bag and SS26 runway wrap sunglasses from Tory Burch. Meg Walters, InStyle, 11 Feb. 2026 Her makeup was, for the most part, shielded by her sunglasses, leaving only her brown and nude lip to shine. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026 Sparkly, playful sunglasses kids genuinely love decorating and wearing. Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 9 Feb. 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 15 Feb. 2026.

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