Sunglasses Meaning
/sˈʌˌnɡlæsɪz/Definition, CEFR level A1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounTinted glasses worn to protect the eyes from the sun or other bright light, and may also be worn as a fashion accessory.
nounA person wearing sunglasses
Sentence Examples
Sunglasses protect our eyes from the sun.
What do you need sunglasses for in such a dark place?
CEFR Practice Quiz
To protect his eyes from the bright glare, he wore dark ____ while driving.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She wore a pair of dark ____ to protect her eyes from the bright glare of the sun on the snowy field.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *sóh₂wl̥der. Proto-Germanic *sunnô Proto-Germanic *sunnǭ Proto-West Germanic *sunnā Old English sunne Middle English sonne English sun English glasses English sunglasses From sun + glasses.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"It is impossible to know accurately how you look in your sunglasses."
— 1997, George Carlin, Brain Droppings, New York: Hyperion Books, →ISBN, →LCCN, →OCLC, →OL, page 75:
"My seat’s been taken by some sunglasses asking 'bout a scar"
— 2011, Fun, We Are Young:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
To protect his eyes from the bright glare, he wore dark ____ while driving.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She wore a pair of dark ____ to protect her eyes from the bright glare of the sun on the snowy field.