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

Six hovering angels shade their eyes with their hands, or else they shield their eyes behind transparent colored disks — think 14th century sunglasses.

From Los Angeles Times

That includes after the game donning a pair of rose-tinted sunglasses that block blue light.

From Los Angeles Times

Murals have appeared across the country depicting her distinctive look of a short bob and round sunglasses, and demonstrations have taken place all over France in her support.

From BBC

At the heart of it all are eye-catching accessories - bold sunglasses, oversized hats, necklaces, bracelets, pendants, rings, gloves, bags, blonde wigs, crowns.

From BBC

That seesawing piano riff on the soundtrack could be rain droplets or an improvisatory theme for a couple lolling around an open-air market trying on sunglasses.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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