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Some movie stars wear their sunglasses even in church. They're afraid God might recognize them and ask for autographs.
Fred Allen

Meaning of "sunglasses" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SUNGLASSES

sunglasses  [ˈsʌnˌɡlɑːsɪz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SUNGLASSES

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Sunglasses is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SUNGLASSES MEAN IN ENGLISH?

sunglasses

Sunglasses

Sunglasses or sun glasses are a form of protective eyewear designed primarily to prevent bright sunlight and high-energy visible light from damaging or discomforting the eyes. They can sometimes also function as a visual aid, as variously termed spectacles or glasses exist, featuring lenses that are colored, polarized or darkened. In the early 20th century they were also known as sun cheaters. Healthcare professionals recommend eye protection whenever the sun comes out to protect the eyes from ultraviolet radiation and blue light, which can cause several serious eye problems. Its usage is mandatory immediately after some surgical procedures such as IntraLASIK and recommended for a certain time period in dusty areas, when leaving the house and in front of a TV screen or computer monitor after LASEK. Sunglasses have long been associated with celebrities and film actors primarily from a desire to mask their identity. Since the 1940s sunglasses have been popular as a fashion accessory, especially on the beach.

Definition of sunglasses in the English dictionary

The definition of sunglasses in the dictionary is glasses with darkened or polarizing lenses that protect the eyes from the sun's glare.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SUNGLASSES


courses
ˈkɔːsɪz
curses
ˈkɜːsɪz
eyeglasses
ˈaɪˌɡlɑːsɪz
Forces
ˈfɔːsɪz
glasses
ˈɡlɑːsɪz
horses
ˈhɔːsɪz
human-resources
ˌhjuːmənrɪˈzɔːsɪz
loosies
ˈluːsɪz
nkosis
əŋˈkɔːsɪz
pieces
ˈpiːsɪz
praeses
ˈpriːsɪz
resources
rɪˈzɔːsɪz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SUNGLASSES

sunfish
sunflower
sunflower oil
sunflower seed oil
sunflower seeds
sung
Sungari
sungazing
Sungkiang
sunglass
sunglow
sungrebe
sunhat
sunk
sunk costs
sunk fence
sunken
sunket
sunkie
sunland

WORDS THAT END LIKE SUNGLASSES

aviator glasses
blackstrap molasses
chattering classes
classes
compasses
dark glasses
field glasses
first-aid classes
gasses
gold-rimmed glasses
granny glasses
losses
lower classes
masses
molasses
opera glasses
pair of compasses
prescription glasses
reading glasses
the masses
upper classes

Synonyms and antonyms of sunglasses in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «sunglasses» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SUNGLASSES

Find out the translation of sunglasses to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of sunglasses from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «sunglasses» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

太阳镜
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

gafas de sol
570 millions of speakers

English

sunglasses
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

धूप का चश्मा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

نَظَّاراتٌ شَمْسِيَّة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

солнцезащитные очки
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

óculos de sol
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সানগ্লাস
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

lunettes de soleil
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Cermin mata hitam
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Sonnenbrille
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

サングラス
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

선글라스
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kacamata hitam
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

kính râm
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சன்கிளாசஸ்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सनग्लासेस
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Güneş gözlüğü
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

occhiali da sole
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

okulary przeciwsłoneczne
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

сонцезахисні окуляри
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

ochelari de soare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

γυαλιά ηλίου
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

sonbrille
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

solglasögon
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

solbriller
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of sunglasses

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SUNGLASSES»

The term «sunglasses» is very widely used and occupies the 5.584 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SUNGLASSES» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «sunglasses» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «sunglasses» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about sunglasses

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10 QUOTES WITH «SUNGLASSES»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word sunglasses.
1
Fred Allen
Some movie stars wear their sunglasses even in church. They're afraid God might recognize them and ask for autographs.
2
Alessandra Ambrosio
I love sunglasses, I have all shapes and colors.
3
Kate Beckinsale
Apparently, I'm very good at firing a gun without blinking, which is unusual. That's why so many action characters have to wear sunglasses during shoot-out scenes. That's my party trick.
4
Tory Burch
I never go out during the day without sunglasses.
5
John Cale
The only reason we wore sunglasses onstage was because we couldn't stand the sight of the audience.
6
Roman Coppola
I am very much a person who appreciates perennial things. Things like a Lacoste shirt, a Clarks desert boot, Persol sunglasses and Vans shoes that have been the same forever. There are certain things that once you find it, you like it and it's done. I like Italian clothing, like suits from Battistoni and I have a shirt by Piero Albertelli.
7
Lexa Doig
Being stuck in airports, you always end up buying perfume and sunglasses.
8
Emilia Fox
I met Jack Nicholson when I was about 10 at a party of my uncle's, and it wasn't so much that I knew his films because I was small, but he wore sunglasses inside at night and I thought that must mean he was very important and was suitably star struck by his charismatic presence.
9
Brad Goreski
Putting on a new pair of glasses or sunglasses is a simple way to completely transform your look - just like a new hairstyle.
10
Grimes
Miami is just really fun whenever I go there. It's like this post-apocalyptic Barbie world: everything is pink, and there're palm trees everywhere. But then there are also all these people in crazy sunglasses, warehouses with sick parties where all the girls are covered in spikes and black leather. It's a very weird place.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SUNGLASSES»

Discover the use of sunglasses in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to sunglasses and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses
Pete the Cat is back in New York Times bestselling artist James Dean's picture book Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses, written by Kimberly Dean.
James Dean, Kimberly Dean, 2013
2
The Meaning of Sunglasses: And a Guide to Almost All Things ...
With both an insider's relish and a layman's exasperation, The Meaning of Sunglasses offers an encyclopedia of style that celebrates the joys, the silliness, and the occasional insanity of this relentlessly fascinating world.
Hadley Freeman, 2008
3
Popular Science
Here's what to look for in sunglasses— and why you need a pair that'll do the job By RICHARD DAY This article has been reviewed /or accuracy by the American Optometric and American Medical Associations. If you buy sunglasses for style ...
4
Pirates Don't Wear Pink Sunglasses
At Camp Lone Wolf, the Bailey kids suspect that the camp director is a werewolf. What's more, the newest member of the camp staff, Captain Teach, thinks he's a pirate. Includes line drawings. Chapter Book: 13 chapters.
Debbie Dadey, Marcia Thornton Jones, 2007
5
Sunglasses After Dark
Sunglasses After Dark, by award-winning author Nancy A. Collins, tells the story of a punk female vampire/vampire-hunter searching for the man responsible turning her into one of the undead One spring night in London, heiress Denise Thorne ...
Nancy A. Collins, 2014
6
Cycles and Sunglasses: The 7 Paradigms of Life Here on Earth
Intr. U. n. lnnl. In my mind, life works in cycles. Such cycles are contracting, expanding or constant. What cycle we experience, depends on our point of view. For example: Let us see if the day cycle on Earth is contracting, expanding or constant ...
Heinrich Kleinschmidt, 2004
7
Camping & Wilderness Survival: The Ultimate Outdoors Book
Sunglasses Sunglasses always should be worn on bright days when the ground is covered with snow. They are designed to protect the eyes against sun glare and blowing snow. If not used, snow blindness may result.They should be used ...
Paul Tawrell, 2006
8
Sammy's Sunglasses
1 copy
Lynn George, 2006
9
Heaven-Colored Sunglasses
Rudy Topete. HEAVEN. COLORED. SUNGLASSES. L11. RUDY. TOPETE. STOP LOOKING FOR YOUR BREAKTHROUGH AND LIVE IT! HeavenColored Sunglasses. Front Cover.
Rudy Topete, 2012
10
Sunglasses After Dark
The manwith the brass knuckles staggered backward, his sunglasses askew. Blood dribbled down his chin. The second man drew ablackjack from his coat pocket. “Wexler didn'tsaynothin'about him beingafuckin' linebacker,” growled the man ...
Nancy A. Collins, 2014

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SUNGLASSES»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term sunglasses is used in the context of the following news items.
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Boy with ears made from his ribs gets OK to wear sunglasses
His ears had healed just fine and he could now sport a pair of sunglasses just in time for summer. "Awesome," Sorkin exclaimed, according to The Guardian, and ... «CNET, Jun 15»
2
Thieves swipe sunglasses, leave behind $1 million
"Someone broke into our car a few weeks ago and stole a pair of sunglasses," the couple said in a Wednesday news release. "The stolen sunglasses were ... «KOMO News, May 15»
3
In Naxal zone, a crackdown on sunglasses
The Chhattisgarh government has issued a written warning to Bastar collector for wearing sunglasses while addressing PM Modi. «The Indian Express, May 15»
4
Court lifts contempt ruling in Polo sunglasses dispute
A federal appeals court says the United States Polo Association cannot be held in contempt for selling sunglasses with a logo that resembles Polo Ralph ... «KY3, May 15»
5
Rand Paul and Harry Reid Fist-Bump and Wear Sunglasses on …
Reid, 75, was already wearing sunglasses at the time, as he is recovering from eye surgery following a New Year's Day exercising accident. You can watch the ... «People Magazine, Apr 15»
6
Fort Worth man fatally shot 29-year-old man over sunglasses, police …
Wyatt was sitting in a vehicle parked in front of Jackson's house when the men got into an argument over a pair of sunglasses Jackson sold Wyatt. Wyatt died at ... «Dallas Morning News, Apr 15»
7
That Time Harry Reid Wore Dark Sunglasses to a News Conference
Orthman noted Reid normally wears prescription glasses and that the sunglasses also have a prescription, allowing him to see properly out of his left eye. «ABC News, Feb 15»
8
Anna Wintour keeps her sunglasses on throughout the Oscars and …
She's the undisputed queen of style but Anna Wintour raised eyebrows at the Oscars as she stuck to her signature shades and fur throughout the ceremony. «Mirror.co.uk, Feb 15»
9
$30000 worth of sunglasses stolen from St. Clair Square Mall business
Fairview Heights Police are looking for the person who took $30,000 worth of sunglasses from The Sunglass Hut at St. Clair Square Mall this Sunday. «fox2now.com, Feb 15»
10
New Lens Could Turn Eyeglasses to Sunglasses Within Seconds …
... lenses, which also give the wearers the ability to customize the hues of the lenses, which would allow the eyewear to look like fashionable sunglasses. «Tech Times, Jan 15»

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