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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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Imad Marcos was enthusiastic at the Church's opening, posing in front of the building first with sunglasses on and then off.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Pretty soon, Semple was giving the star of the film adaptation, Cate Blanchett, her oversize sunglasses to wear for realism.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

He cut a distinctive figure in the music videos with his trademark square black sunglasses, a black blazer and black trousers.

From BBC • 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

Sometimes I dress him in sunglasses or a bow tie.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

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