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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.

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

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On the line of limited-edition T-shirts Palantir launched last year, CEO Karp appears in watercolor, neck muscles taut and eyes hidden by dark sunglasses, above his favorite motto, “Dominate.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

It teamed up with Paris-listed EssilorLuxottica to design a smart version of Ray-Ban’s Wayfarers, which is one of the bestselling sunglasses styles in the world.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

A police horse known for wearing custom sunglasses to protect her eyes from the sun due to an eye condition is set to retire.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The partners sold more than 7 million pairs of “smart” versions of Ray-Ban and Oakley sunglasses last year.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

I was smart enough to wear my beach visor and sunglasses, but I can already feel the tips of my ears starting to bake.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

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