sunglasses

American

[suhn-glas-iz, -glah-siz] / ˈsʌnˌglæs ɪz, -ˌglɑ sɪz /

plural noun

eyeglasses with colored or tinted lenses that protect the eyes from the glare of sunlight.

sunglasses British

/ ˈsʌnˌɡlɑːsɪz /

plural noun

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

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We formed the Earwigs, after the bug, and wore Beatle wigs, our track outfits and sunglasses.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

Kidman’s auburn hair and tiny sunglasses are the stuff of every Pinterest moodboard.

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Available for a few hundred pounds, and made in partnership with the firm behind famed sunglasses brand Ray-Bans, the frames feature an unobtrusive camera that users can activate via touch.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

Kim Ju Ae has drawn attention for her taste in luxury fashion, appearing in Gucci sunglasses and wearing a Cartier watch.

From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026

Blake was dressed like Elvis complete with oversized sunglasses and sideburns that took up half his face.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

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sunglasses

plural noun

plural noun

Etymology

Origin of sunglasses

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