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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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of sunglasses

1800–10; sun + glasses

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Pitbull fans swarm his shows wearing bald caps and aviator sunglasses, a nod to the hairless rapper’s signature look.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

Dressed in svelte black athleisure with a close-cropped haircut, the 28-year-old Lacy was less flamboyant than he’d looked in recent years, when he sported long braids and sunglasses that covered half his head.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

Catalina Sanchez, a 64-year-old secretary who celebrated with her daughters until 4:00 am, hesitated to remove her sunglasses as she headed to work.

From Barron's Jul. 20, 2026

Rowsell climbs onto the drum riser and steals Amey's bumblebee sunglasses while screaming into a megaphone.

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

“Obviously,” said Aru, lowering her sunglasses and speaking to the air next to Summer’s face.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi

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