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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Colosseum Collab Ridley Scott, in the workshop area, gives notes to Max (in sunglasses) and two art directors about the Colosseum’s main entry gate. Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Jan. 2025 The vintage sunglasses were melted into their cases. Will Carless, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025 In many ways, the Our Town star looked like a classic urban woman on her way to work in winter, double-fisting Starbucks in sunglasses and a long wool coat. Clint Davis, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025 The Air 2 Ultra are a bit like chunky sunglasses, with miniature screens hovering beneath the lenses. Victoria Song, The Verge, 10 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 18 Jan. 2025.

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