sunglasses
Americanplural noun
plural noun
Etymology
Origin of sunglasses
Example Sentences
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During the Fireball singer's sold-out tour last year, the trend went viral as thousands turned up in bald caps, sunglasses and sharp suits in tribute to Mr Worldwide.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
Images on social media showed a person scaling the fence in a costume that included a smiley face head with sunglasses, prompting the monkeys to scatter.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
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
She’s wearing oversize sunglasses, a crisp collared shirt, an even crisper pleated navy skirt and leopard-print pumps.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
A teenager adjusts her sunglasses; her colorful, beaded bracelets slide down her brown forearm.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
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