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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In the post, Justin shared a selfie of his own look, which featured a fur hat, shiny wraparound sunglasses and a tweed coat with a cream sweater underneath. Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024 He was known for wearing balaclava and sunglasses in photographs, fully obscuring his face. Caroline Frost, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2024 Details like her brown leather crossbody bag and oversized sunglasses helped dress things up. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2024 Ruled by the sun, some bold, designer sunglasses can make for an especially exciting gift to open. Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 20 Dec. 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 30 Dec. 2024.

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