sunglass

noun

sun·​glass ˈsən-ˌglas How to pronounce sunglass (audio)
1
: a convex lens for converging the sun's rays
2
sunglasses plural : glasses to protect the eyes from the sun

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web There’s plenty of clever organization features, too, including a laptop sleeve, a sunglass case, and a dedicated water pouch. John Thompson, Men's Health, 22 Nov. 2022 This affordable pair will automatically connect to his paired device, and feature blue light lenses plus polarized sunglass replacement lenses. Lauren Matthews, Good Housekeeping, 27 Sep. 2022 Driver, on set in Modena, Italy for the biopic shoot, appears as the sunglass-wearing founder of the Ferrari race car team and also in preparation for the infamous Mille Miglia race. Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Oct. 2022 Reese Witherspoon went for blue and sunglass-worthy bling in blue sequins. Leanne Italie, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Sep. 2022 And now, American’s oldest sunglass brand is back on top, selling more sunglasses than any other brand in the United States. Alexa Gagosz, BostonGlobe.com, 29 July 2022 This year will also mark the brand’s first as the official sunglass sponsor of the tennis competition. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 12 Aug. 2022 The brand has also revealed two distinct sunglass designs rooted in the Havana colorway as part of their commitment to becoming the Official Sunglass Sponsor of the US Open, as of this year. Lauren Tappan, Town & Country, 11 Aug. 2022 Still, fashion continues to dictate sunglass sales. Fortune, 19 July 2022 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

1591, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of sunglass was in 1591

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Cite this Entry

“Sunglass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunglass. Accessed 7 Dec. 2022.

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