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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Instead of sunglasses over his eyes, Saxon is reading a book on spirituality that Chelsea gave him. Eliana Dockterman, Time, 7 Apr. 2025 Two short films take a lighthearted look at the process of getting a passport photo taken: Kier and Krieps are asked to follow all photo regulations, but allowed to keep their sunglasses on. Miles Socha, Footwear News, 3 Apr. 2025 Participants should bring water and wear sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen, work gloves and comfortable clothing. Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025 Warby Parker is an eyewear company specializing in affordable prescription glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses. Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 2 Apr. 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 Apr. 2025.

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