sunglass

noun

sun·​glass ˈsən-ˌglas How to pronounce sunglass (audio)
1
: a convex lens for converging the sun's rays
2
sunglasses plural : glasses to protect the eyes from the sun

Examples of sunglass in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

1591, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of sunglass was in 1591

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“Sunglass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunglass. Accessed 5 May. 2026.

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