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

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

Sporting black sunglasses and a trademark beanie, the 27-year-old identifies as a queer artist, highlighting the need for expression and acceptance throughout his music.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Willy Chavarria sunglasses on, textured Ferragamo trousers glittering with each camera flash, she strides through without pausing.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Last year, she moved to take a job at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and regularly began wearing a large-brimmed hat, sunglasses and plenty of sun cream.

From BBC • May 7, 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

Related Words

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