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aviator glasses

American  

plural noun

  1. eyeglasses with metal frames, and often tinted lenses, contoured to suggest the goggles once worn by aviators.


Etymology

Origin of aviator glasses

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

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The array from Abu-Jamal’s archive included a box of art supplies, a clear-plastic prison radio and a pair of his heavy-framed plastic aviator glasses.

From New York Times • Aug. 24, 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

He’s also a symbol in this young country that is home to Dubai, where his silhouette in aviator glasses remains a popular car window sticker.

From Seattle Times • May 17, 2022

Sporting a stylish pair of aviator glasses, the actor spoke directly into the camera as he aptly described "this last year's trip around the sun" as a "head-scratcher."

From Salon • Jul. 6, 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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