sunglasses

American

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

plural noun

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

sunglasses British

/ ˈsʌnˌɡlɑːsɪz /

plural noun

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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Paired with dark sunglasses and Nike's latest carbon-plated spikes, it helped Hodgkinson achieve her first victory since the London Diamond League in July.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

Kidman’s auburn hair and tiny sunglasses are the stuff of every Pinterest moodboard.

From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2026

Kim Ju Ae has drawn attention for her taste in luxury fashion, appearing in Gucci sunglasses and wearing a Cartier watch.

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Because you don’t need a hangover for oversize sunglasses.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026

She removed her sunglasses, and her smile hit me like a thunderbolt, electrifying every atom.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda

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sunglasses

plural noun

plural noun

Etymology

Origin of sunglasses

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