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

Recent Examples on the Web The accessories here are nicely edited, particularly the sunglasses. Mickey Rapkin, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2024 For the special mother-son time together, Witherspoon wore a brown v-neck cardigan and gold jewelry, while her son sported a dark t-shirt and cap and had his sunglasses hanging from the neckline of his top. Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 10 Aug. 2024 The colorful logo features the Olympic rings underneath a bold black L and 28 with a purple guitar adorned with blue sunglasses making up the A portion. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 9 Aug. 2024 She’s dressed like an Old Hollywood vixen: wearing a sleek, tan trench coat paired with leather boots, oversized sunglasses and a headscarf. Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 9 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sunglass 

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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 19 Aug. 2024.

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