SUNGLASSES

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does sunglasses mean? 

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

1. (plural) spectacles that are darkened or polarized to protect the eyes from the glare of the sun

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

 Dictionary entry details 

• SUNGLASSES (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

(plural) spectacles that are darkened or polarized to protect the eyes from the glare of the sun

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

dark glasses; shades; sunglasses

Context example:

he was wearing a pair of mirrored shades

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

eyeglasses; glasses; specs; spectacles ((plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision)

Meronyms (parts of "sunglasses"):

Polaroid ((trade mark) a plastic film that can polarize a beam of light; often used in sunglasses to eliminate glare)

Domain usage:

plural; plural form (the form of a word that is used to denote more than one)

 Context examples 

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

(Eye Wear, NIH)

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)

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

(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)

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

(Cataract, NIH: National Eye Institute)