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.

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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

Images on social media showed a person scaling the fence in a costume that included a smiley face head with sunglasses, prompting the monkeys to scatter.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

She wore the character’s signature sunglasses along with long black gloves and a flowing red leather cape from Givenchy’s Winter 2026 collection.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

But Mr. Hauser is a complete mystery, less talent than mass and whose ever-present sunglasses seem less an accessory than a crutch: If you can’t see his eyes, it’s tough to judge his performance.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

At one point, Baseman, still dressed in his cook outfit but now wearing a pair of sunglasses and carrying a Toby toy, stood on a counter to thank the crowd for coming.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Brandy and I head outside wearing our sunglasses and sit at one of the picnic tables.

From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt

Related Words

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