eyeshade

[ ahy-sheyd ]

noun

1. a visor worn on the head or forehead to shield the eyes from overhead light.

eyeshade

/ ˈaɪˌʃeɪd /

noun

1. an opaque or tinted translucent visor, worn on the head like a cap to protect the eyes from glare

Word History and Origins

Origin of eyeshade¹

First recorded in 1835–45; eye + shade

Example Sentences

The man removed a set of bronze eyeshades he had been using to sleep.

From Literature

Her own mortality was not top of mind when she slipped on her eyeshades and began taking heaving breaths at the October workshop, her first time trying holotropic breathwork.

From Seattle Times

Nevertheless, all players except goalies wear eyeshades to ensure uniform blindness.

From Los Angeles Times

In other words, when being fiscally conservative is rebellious and disruptive, they’ll strap on their green eyeshades.

From Los Angeles Times

As we begin what’s sure to be a chaotic two years of Republican governance in the House, a little fiscal history is in order, no green eyeshades needed.

From Los Angeles Times