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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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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

Berlin-based eyewear brand Mykita kick-starts a sunglasses spring with new minimalist lens shapes and ultra-slender lightweight frames.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Shah, who kept his trademark dark sunglasses on for the ceremony, has yet to give a formal speech since winning his seat.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

“I’ll never forget this part of my life,” she said, and, behind sunglasses, began to sob.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

And there was Sookie on Channel 7, wearing his mirrored sunglasses and speaking into the reporter’s microphone.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen

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