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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Meanwhile, Springsteen wore a red and gray flannel coat, dark blue jeans, dark boots, a gray scarf and black Wayfarer sunglasses. Charna Flam, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024 Female stars, meanwhile, mix comfort with fabulousness in everything from loose dresses to baggy suits toned down with flats … and, of course, paparazzi-proof sunglasses and hats. Merle Ginsberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Nov. 2024 Maguire shares travel outfit advice and her personal style tips with Travel and Leisure, including the surprising reason why sunglasses are an airport essential. Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024 One exception is Alex Israel, whose work in varied contexts—designing products for Louis Vuitton and Rimowa, launching sunglasses and clothing lines, creating artworks in collaboration with Snapchat, and directing the 2017 feature film SPF 18—represents a multipronged exercise in self-branding. Natasha Degen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024 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 14 Nov. 2024.

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