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

Recent Examples on the Web Rocky also made quite a statement, walking the runway wearing a bomber jacket emblazoned with his own mugshot and a pair of giant Ray-Ban sunglasses. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 June 2024 Bieber paired the look with a structured black leather trenchcoat, sunglasses and a small black bag. Julia Teti, WWD, 24 June 2024 No matter the coverup, my go-to sunglasses to shield from the sun are any of the eclectic designs from designer Poppy Lissiman. Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2024 The parents were in swimsuits while their little ones — aged 3 and 18 months, respectively — wore flotation devices and beach-day gear, including sunglasses for Bronze and a hat for Sterling, to protect them from the sun. Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 22 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for sunglass 

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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 Jun. 2024.

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