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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Nicholson accessorized with sunglasses and a New York Yankees beret. Jen Juneau, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025 In the Old Hollywood-style snaps, Lovato is seen in a white dress and headscarf, complete with matching white sunglasses, loose 1950’s wavy hair and a red lip. Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 14 Feb. 2025 Cue the expansion of the luxurious Tom Ford Icon collection with new oversize, butterfly sunglasses, as well as the introduction of the first Christian Louboutin collection, hinged on the brand’s highly sophisticated codes — both produced by Marcolin. Martino Carrera, WWD, 14 Feb. 2025 When viewers pressed play on Episode 1 last month, Robby was already on his walk to work — sunglasses on, tunes blaring in his head. Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 13 Feb. 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 22 Feb. 2025.

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