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 moment—and similar accessories that followed at Miu Miu, Fendi, and Etro—sent shock waves through the fashion crowd: Here was a renewed way to show some personality and buy into designer brands without splurging on a bag or designer sunglasses. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2024 Biles completed her accessories with Miu Miu sunglasses. Julia Teti, WWD, 5 Sep. 2024 Balvin puts his chrome sunglasses back on and heads out of the exhibit. Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2024 The father-son duo also posed for a sweet solo shot together, where Cowell put his arms around his son and held his sunglasses. Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 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 11 Sep. 2024.

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