sunglasses

[ suhn-glas-iz, -glah-siz ]

plural noun

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

sunglasses

/ ˈsʌnˌɡlɑːsɪz /

plural noun

1. glasses with darkened or polarizing lenses that protect the eyes from the sun's glare

Word History and Origins

Origin of sunglasses¹

1800–10; sun + glasses

Example Sentences

But as he travels home on the boat, shutting out the world with giant sunglasses and a baggy hoodie, Lochlan doesn’t really seem to have learned anything from his reverie.

From Salon

Wearing sunglasses and a heavy leather trenchcoat, Fishburne showed off his action movie chops as the enigmatic operative Morpheus in the original film and the first two sequels.

From Los Angeles Times

We collectively realized we’d never actually seen the artist without his sunglasses, but in this context it made the most sense.

From Los Angeles Times

Eric Bobo leans into the camera from his right, donning a leather jacket and hiding his eyes beneath a bucket hat and black sunglasses combo.

From Los Angeles Times

Normal sunglasses won't work because they don't block enough light to protect your eyes from the Sun's extreme intensity.

From BBC

Related Words

• specs