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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Taylor-Joy layered a brown leather trench over a black turtleneck, accessorizing with gold Elsa Peretti drop earrings by Tiffany & Co., as well as a pair of Dior sunglasses. Hannah Malach, WWD, 6 Feb. 2025 In the photo, Haack, 41, is seated on Larocca's lap on a private jet as the pair, both donning black sunglasses, grasp glasses of champagne. Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2025 Bring sunscreen, too, along with sunglasses, gloves and plenty of water and snacks that won’t freeze, including cheese and chocolate. Jamie Siebrase, The Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2025 Ricci first shared a photo from the school trip, where she could be seen sitting in the back of the school bus and smirking at the camera in big sunglasses. Hannah Sacks, People.com, 5 Feb. 2025 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 12 Feb. 2025.

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