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Definition of sunglasses

sunglasses

/ˈsʌnˌɡlæs.əz/
sun · glass · es
Plural:sunglasses
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sunglasses Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A pair of glasses featuring darkened or polarized lenses, worn to protect the eyes from the glare of the sun or high-intensity light.

Example

"She slipped on her sunglasses to shield her eyes from the bright afternoon glare before driving."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Sunglasses" is a plurale tantum noun, meaning it is grammatically plural, takes a plural verb, and must be counted using a measure word (e.g., "two pairs of sunglasses" rather than "two sunglasses").

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Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 19th century as a compound of 'sun' and the plural 'glasses' (referring to lenses), denoting eyewear designed to protect the eyes from solar glare.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sunglasses. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sunglasses
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