sunshade

noun

sun·​shade ˈsən-ˌshād How to pronounce sunshade (audio)
: something used as a protection from the sun's rays: such as
a
b
: awning

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The Evenflo Pivot Xplore Stroller Wagon can fit two children and includes a removable snack tray and cupholder, two independent sunshades, and tons of storage. Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 10 Jan. 2025 The lightweight foldable umbrella has an IP67 waterproof rating and sunshade fabric to keep your plot of sand nice and cool. Andrew Gebhart, PCMAG, 8 Jan. 2025 State police apprehended the woman after a trooper conducting a routine check of the commuter lot along Route 44 in Bolton around 10:30 a.m. spotted a vehicle with a sunshade blocking the windshield and blankets covering the windows, according to Connecticut State Police. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 25 Nov. 2024 Hyundai issued another notice on Nov. 7 for nearly 35,000 Sante Fe and Sante Fe hybrid vehicles for defective sunshades that failed to meet regulatory standards. Ty Roush, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sunshade 

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sunshade was in 1842

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“Sunshade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunshade. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

sunshade

noun
sun·​shade -ˌshād How to pronounce sunshade (audio)
: something (as a parasol) used to protect from the sun's rays

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