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sunglasses

American  
[suhn-glas-iz, -glah-siz] / ˈsʌnˌglæs ɪz, -ˌglɑ sɪz /

plural noun

  1. eyeglasses with colored or tinted lenses that protect the eyes from the glare of sunlight.

sunglasses British  
/ ˈsʌnˌɡlɑːsɪz /

plural noun

  1. glasses with darkened or polarizing lenses that protect the eyes from the sun's glare

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Etymology

Origin of sunglasses

1800–10; sun + glasses

Example Sentences

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The partners sold more than 7 million pairs of “smart” versions of Ray-Ban and Oakley sunglasses last year.

From Barron's

The streamer teased Turner’s Croft costume earlier this year, sharing a still of the actor in a fitted dark green tank, shorts and round sunglasses with gun holsters on her legs.

From Los Angeles Times

"I, Balendra Shah, in the name of the country and people, pledge that I will be loyal to the constitution," Shah said, dressed all in black, including his trademark dark sunglasses.

From Barron's

He cut a distinctive figure in the music videos with his trademark square black sunglasses, a black blazer and black trousers.

From BBC

Shah, who kept his trademark dark sunglasses on for the ceremony, has yet to give a formal speech since winning his seat.

From Barron's

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