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

Under a tree stand two campus police officers in full gear and sunglasses, arms folded across their chests, surveying the crowd.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Joshua removed his sunglasses midway through before it ended with a friendly handshake.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 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

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

Yet here was the hawk with very expensive-looking sunglasses across his beak like he had been born with them.

From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness

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