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Definition of sunglasses

sunglasses

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

sunglasses Game Scores & Validity

• 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").

• Nearby Words

sungazer
sunglass
sunglassed
sunglasses
sunglow
sungrebe
sunhat

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.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sunglasses. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sunglasses
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