sunglass

¹

[ suhn-glas, -glahs ]

noun

1. burning glass.

sunglass

²

[ suhn-glas, -glahs ]

adjective

1. of or relating to sunglasses:

   a new concept in sunglass design.

sunglass

/ ˈsʌnˌɡlɑːs /

noun

1. a convex lens used to focus the sun's rays and thus produce heat or ignition; burning glass

Word History and Origins

Origin of sunglass¹

First recorded in 1800–10; sun + glass

Example Sentences

Some of the best will include a separate tray for sunglasses or jewelery, longer hooks for hats, or grip coating for holding ties.

From Popular-Science

The process is not technically difficult—it’s just loosening or tightening the nylon strap, but those actions require two hands, and a lot of the things I do in sunglasses also require two hands.

From Outside Online

Ski sunglasses are lighter in weight and sit on the face similar to the way sunglasses would.

From Popular-Science

On Instagram, sunglasses maker Bollé lets users virtually try on its Phantom model to see how its different styles of lenses work.

From Search Engine Watch

I’ve also received a few watches, a few pairs of sunglasses, a wallet, a tray for odds and ends and money clip.

From TechCrunch