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

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Per the Times, which at the time cited trial testimony, Walker was accused of taking a pair of sunglasses from the store before the owner asked the NYPD officer to investigate. Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025 Future, who typically conceals his face behind a dark pair of sunglasses, exposes his eyes and raw expressions while roaming around a candlelit room. Heran Mamo, Billboard, 23 Jan. 2025 According to press notes, Dynevor stayed in character throughout filming, even taking a swig of liquor on a public sidewalk (before getting grilled by the NYPD) and stealing an expensive pair of sunglasses from an airport kiosk (before the crew sneakily returned the item). Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 23 Jan. 2025 From the sought-after Emporio Armani watches for men and women to accessories like Emporio Armani sunglasses and hoodies, there’s was no doubt the brand knew how to craft pieces that connected deeply with the modern consumer. Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 23 Jan. 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 30 Jan. 2025.

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