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 Brosnahan kept the casual look going, adding a neckerchief to her ensemble along with a pair of trainers and sunglasses to complete the look. Julia Teti, WWD, 8 July 2024 In the first snap, Harper wore a polka dot minidress and a chic pair of sunglasses. Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 8 July 2024 Meier went to one pool at a hotel in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, where someone cleaned sunglasses and guests could go to a tent where a worker would apply sunblock. Hannah Sampson, Washington Post, 3 July 2024 Diem Le Nguyen smiled and posed next to the Black Mountain peak elevation sign in San Diego County, holding up a peace sign, her hat and sunglasses shielding her from the morning sun. Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 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 15 Jul. 2024.

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