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

She appeared at our interview with opaque cat eye sunglasses and her signature shag haircut stylishly mussed.

From Los Angeles Times

Running back Najee Harris addressed reporters for the first time since being involved in a Fourth of July fireworks accident — his eyes hidden by Chargers-colored sunglasses.

From Los Angeles Times

“Taylor really wanted to make this character his own … some of the physical manifestations are his tattoos or the sunglasses he wears. Without him, we certainly wouldn’t be having a spinoff like we are.”

From Los Angeles Times

My latest experiment has been a pair of plastic, exaggerated cat-eye sunglasses, striped in rainbow colors.

From Los Angeles Times

Jennie could be your cool older sister, all dark sunglasses and leather jackets, as she swats away her choreography like a pesky house fly.

From BBC

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