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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The Goop founder wore a simple black scoop neck one-piece swimsuit and a pair of oversized Wayfarer sunglasses. Charna Flam, People.com, 6 June 2025 Rodgers visited the team’s facility in late March, driving in undercover in a nondescript sedan wearing a hat and sunglasses. Will Graves, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025 Pander Fanny Pack This compact belt bag fits the essentials—phone, wallet, sunglasses, maybe even a mini tube of SPF. Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2025 Keep things refreshing with boozy popsicles as a sweet treat, and don’t forget to have some baskets around stocked with sun essentials—think sunscreen, pool towels, and sunglasses. Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 4 June 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 10 Jun. 2025.

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