sunglasses

[suhn-glas-iz, -glah-siz] / ˈsʌnˌglæs ɪz, -ˌglɑ sɪz /

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NOUN

eyeglasses

Synonyms

STRONGEST

specs

STRONG

bifocals cheaters contacts goggles lorgnette monocle pince-nez shades spectacles

WEAK

contact lenses pair of glasses reading glasses trifocals

NOUN

spectacles

Synonyms

STRONG

bifocals blinkers contacts glasses goggles lorgnette monocle pince-nez shades specs

WEAK

contact lenses pair of glasses reading glasses trifocals

Example Sentences

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sunglasses

Regular sunglasses do not provide adequate protection from harmful sunlight.

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026

Standing room only among wine glasses, water glasses, sunglasses, juice glasses.

From Salon ● Aug. 11, 2026

Reflected sunglasses cover his eyes while a second pair hangs from the collar of his plain white T-shirt.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026

Because if the Panthère ring is the established icon, the Panthère sunglasses are the fresh upstart.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026

Brandy and I head outside wearing our sunglasses and sit at one of the picnic tables.

From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt