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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In one photo, Lohan could be seen wearing a white linen dress and sunglasses, holding her son on her hip. Kayla Grant, People.com, 23 July 2025 Nearly a century later, sunglasses are worn by millions of people, including Hollywood celebrities and the general public. Kian Bakhtiari, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025 In the video, the mom shows a bag packed with beach essentials like a book, sunscreen, and sunglasses. Terri Peters, Parents, 22 July 2025 Physical evidence reportedly links McCray to the scene, including a lighter and sunglasses containing his fingerprints found at the location, the criminal complaint says. Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 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 Jul. 2025.

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