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sunglasses

sung·las·ses

US/ˈsʌˌnɡlæsɪz/ fairly common

noun

1.

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

  • “he was wearing a pair of mirrored shades”
Synonyms

Origin

From sun + glasses.

Phrases

  • aviator sunglasses
  • Irish sunglasses
  • pair of sunglasses

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