sunglasses
pronunciation
How to pronounce sunglasses in British English:
UK [ˈsʌnɡlɑːsɪz]
How to pronounce sunglasses in American English:
US [ˈsʌnɡlæsɪz]
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- Noun:
- spectacles that are darkened or polarized to protect the eyes from the glare of the sun
Word Origin
- sunglasses (n.)
- glasses with darkened lenses to protect one's eyes while observing the sun, also sun-glasses, 1878, from sun (n.) + glasses. In popular (non-astronomy) use from 1916. Earlier sunglass (1804) meant a burning glass.
Example
- 1. I have a pair of muammar gaddafi 's sunglasses .
- 2. Wear a broad-brimmed hat along with your sunglasses .
- 3. To protect your eyes , it is important to wear sunglasses that block out harmful uv light .
- 4. Wearing sunglasses only at midday .
- 5. Standard sunglasses will not provide sufficient protection .