sunglass

¹

[ suhn-glas, -glahs ]

noun

1. burning glass.

sunglass

²

[ suhn-glas, -glahs ]

adjective

1. of or relating to sunglasses:

   a new concept in sunglass design.

sunglass

/ ˈsʌnˌɡlɑːs /

noun

1. a convex lens used to focus the sun's rays and thus produce heat or ignition; burning glass

Word History and Origins

Origin of sunglass¹

First recorded in 1800–10; sun + glass

Example Sentences

Located in the same former theater where the founders’ parents opened their sunglass company, Bonnie Friends will feature the brand’s popular pairs alongside an in-house flower shop from JiaHao Peng called Ten Ten Photosynthesis.

From Los Angeles Times

And we would vehemently disagree about this thing at the dinner table and talk about, “well, you know, the sunglass lands and it was in the garage.”

From Los Angeles Times

The team secured sponsorship from sunglass company Pit Viper and Grala will drive the No. 50 Chevrolet for the retired boxing great.

From Seattle Times

They have promotional deals with sunglass companies, ice cream bars, their own rugby team and a clothing brand.

From New York Times

There are also new gray and blue colors releasing November 10th for $249.99 which, along with the existing tortoiseshell frames, will be available with new lens options for polarized sunglass and blue-light filters for $269.99.

From The Verge