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 Find the brand’s Dri-fit tops for men and women here up to a third off, and even some of their confidence-boosting sunglasses for nearly 50 percent off the list price. Red Fabbri, Travel + Leisure, 19 Mar. 2024 Since sunglasses are easy to lose, parents will appreciate that these come in a three-pack. Maya Polton, Parents, 18 Mar. 2024 The American Astronomical Society has posted recommendations on where to find safe eclipse glasses and special-purpose solar filters, which are 1,000 times darker than ordinary sunglasses: eclipse.aas.org/eye-safety/eyewear-viewers. Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 18 Mar. 2024 Keeping with the oversized theme, the Hollywood titan also donned a pair of two-toned, geometric sunglasses and gold drop earrings. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 15 Mar. 2024 The designer was seen dancing with his fashionable friends with the sunglasses on display at the front of the restaurant. Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 14 Mar. 2024 Regular sunglasses, even when doubled, or welder’s masks, don’t come remotely close to these filtration levels. George Dvorsky / Gizmodo, Quartz, 13 Mar. 2024 Some of this died down somewhat after a photograph emerged in early March of Kate in a car driven by her mother; she was seen wearing dark sunglasses and sitting in the front passenger seat. Mitchell McCluskey, CNN, 11 Mar. 2024 Even the new Barbie's sunglasses are an ode to the Barbie from back then. Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 6 Mar. 2024

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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 28 Mar. 2024.

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