SUNGLASS

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does sunglass mean? 

• SUNGLASS (noun)
  The noun SUNGLASS has 1 sense:

1. a convex lens that focuses the rays of the sun; used to start a fire

  Familiarity information: SUNGLASS used as a noun is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• SUNGLASS (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

A convex lens that focuses the rays of the sun; used to start a fire

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("sunglass" is a kind of...):

converging lens; convex lens (lens such that a beam of light passing through it is brought to a point or focus)

 Context examples 

It's important to regularly use sunglasses that block out at least 99 percent of UV rays.

(Eye Wear, NIH)

Wearing sunglasses and a hat with a brim to block ultraviolet sunlight may help to delay cataracts.

(Cataract, NIH: National Eye Institute)

Special filters can be used to absorb this polarized light, which is how polarized sunglasses eliminate glare.

(Planck Takes Magnetic Fingerprint of Our Galaxy, JPL/NASA)

I keep my business card in my sunglass and eyeglass case, too.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)

New glasses, brighter lighting, anti-glare sunglasses or magnifying lenses can help at first.

(Cataract, NIH: National Eye Institute)

Leo also rules the luxury goods market, such as expensive perfumes, precious jewels, beautiful, quality designer attire, luxury shoes, handbags, scarves, sunglasses, and other accessories, as well as men’s custom-made suits.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)