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

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Example Sentences

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sunglasses

Known for his sharp suits, sunglasses and menacing air, Stephen Miller has long been one of US President Donald Trump's most loyal and combative consiglieres.

From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026

Erika Garcia-Niles was shopping for sunglasses at a T.J.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

They also found sunglasses, balaclavas, can of sealing putty and an Irish flag.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

In the documentary, Evans recalls that he initially didn’t recognize Holmes because she was wearing a floppy hat, dark sunglasses and a Band-Aid on her face from a scratch by her husky.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

During games, Malik sometimes wears his sunglasses on top of his cap because he likes the way it looks.

From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner

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