Sunglasses

Pronunciation: /sʌnˌɡlæsɪz/

Definitions of sunglasses

noun a pair of glasses with tinted lenses worn to protect the eyes from the sun or glare

Example Sentences

A1 I wear sunglasses when it's sunny outside.

A2 She bought a new pair of sunglasses for her vacation.

B1 I always forget my sunglasses at home when I go to the beach.

B2 Polarized sunglasses are great for reducing glare while driving.

C1 The designer sunglasses she wore were the talk of the party.

C2 He invested in a high-end pair of sunglasses for his outdoor activities.

Examples of sunglasses in a Sentence

formal The optometrist recommended wearing sunglasses to protect my eyes from harmful UV rays.

informal I always forget my sunglasses when I go to the beach, and end up squinting all day.

slang Check out those shades! Those sunglasses are so cool.

figurative She always wears her sunglasses indoors, trying to hide her emotions from others.

Grammatical Forms of sunglasses

• plural: sunglasses
• comparative: more sunglasses
• superlative: most sunglasses
• present tense: wear sunglasses
• future tense: will wear sunglasses
• perfect tense: have worn sunglasses
• continuous tense: are wearing sunglasses
• singular: sunglass
• positive degree: sunglasses
• infinitive: to wear sunglasses
• gerund: wearing sunglasses
• participle: worn sunglasses

Origin and Evolution of sunglasses

First Known Use: 1917 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The origin of the word 'sunglasses' can be traced back to the combination of the words 'sun' and 'glasses' to describe eyewear designed to protect the eyes from the sun's glare.

Evolution of the word: The term 'sunglasses' has remained relatively consistent in its usage and meaning since its first known use in 1917, with advancements in technology leading to various styles and designs of sunglasses for different purposes.