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

Her younger sister might be a candidate for a dupe version of a high-end coat, handbag or pair of sunglasses.

From The Wall Street Journal

In other tests, Google Photos’ AI editor turned my son’s frown into a smile and removed my husband’s sunglasses.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The thing I’ll miss most from home is my mom’s stuffing, it’s my favorite,” said Clayton Stock-Friends, a young member of the West Virginia National Guard from Harpers Ferry, sporting a red beret and sunglasses.

From The Wall Street Journal

Onstage, Towers emerged from a cloud of fog sporting a large pair of canary yellow sunglasses and the stride of a heavyweight boxing champ.

From Los Angeles Times

LeBron James sat back in the far chair on the Lakers’ bench, dressed in all black with sunglasses to match when a tight grin crossed his face.

From Los Angeles Times

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