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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.

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

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For the whole hour-long journey he was wearing a red-and-white traditional Palestinian scarf wrapped around his head and mouth, and sunglasses.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

He was wearing sunglasses and a red and white shemagh, a traditional scarf, which concealed his face.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Conrad: I bought a pair of Chanel sunglasses.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Pretty soon, Semple was giving the star of the film adaptation, Cate Blanchett, her oversize sunglasses to wear for realism.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

His sunglasses were on top of his head like a hair accessory.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen

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