aviator glasses
Americanplural noun
Etymology
Origin of aviator glasses
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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When Carl Lentz co-founded Hillsong Church New York in 2010, he emerged as a media spectacle known particularly for his unconventional look: tattoo sleeves, body piercings, Supreme sweatshirts, sagging pants, snapbacks and aviator glasses.
From Salon • May 27, 2023
The head of research, Steve Abnesti, is played by Chris Hemsworth, who glides around the Bond-villain-lair sets in aviator glasses.
From New York Times • Jun. 16, 2022
The president removed his trademark aviator glasses at one point to wipe away a tear after visiting the memorial to victims like 9-year-old Ellie Garcia, who loved basketball and riding bikes.
From Washington Times • May 29, 2022
Her memories are populated by “liquoriffic aunts” and an “Uncle Junior” who favored brown polyester leisure suits, aviator glasses and a gold pinkie ring and whose real name was a mystery to all.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 30, 2021
“I get to be deep with myself,” Bundy said, his aviator glasses glinting in the sun.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2020
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