sunglasses

[suhn-glas-iz, -glah-siz]

plural noun

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

sunglasses

/ ˈsʌnˌɡlɑːsɪz /

plural noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of sunglasses¹

1800–10; sun + glasses

Example Sentences

“Maybe you couldn’t normally gift your friend a pair of Gucci sunglasses, but now you can because you could get it at Buffalo and find it a lot more affordably,” she said.

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I wonder where Autumn and I could get those sweet coats and sunglasses.

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She had left a pair of sunglasses behind at the Italian restaurant where Goldman worked as a waiter, and he went to her townhouse to return them.

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Matthew Gruter was among about 60 dark-clothed men -- some hiding their faces with sunglasses or hats -- who protested outside the New South Wales parliament this month.

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In the series of wholesome photos of Carlos in his dad’s arm, wearing sunglasses and resting, the pitcher included a video of when he first met his future K9 in August.

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