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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The star also added a pair of sunglasses — which some Wicked fans on X smartly pointed out is a likely nod to a scene in the Broadway musical in which the character of Glinda (originally played by Kristin Chenoweth) wears a similar pair of eyewear with a yellow dress. Catherine Santino, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024 Usher accessorized the look with a pair of bold black sunglasses as well. Julia Teti, WWD, 18 Nov. 2024 But they’re also known for their style, their attitude, their mystique: Didion, with her undersize body, her oversize sunglasses, her Pall Malls and Stingrays and migraines, and Tartt, looking like a female Sebastian Flyte, comporting herself like a southern J.D. Salinger. Lili Anolik, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024 One of her most iconic outfits is a super cozy ensemble for fall travel days: a cotton crewneck sweater, bike shorts, white sneakers, crew socks, oversized sunglasses, and a large shoulder tote. Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 6 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 27 Nov. 2024.

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