sunglasses

Meanings

• noun

  An item of fashion and protection for the eyes, consisting of two lenses in a frame that fits on the face.

  - "She forgot her sunglasses at the beach."
  - "The sunglasses he wore made him look cool."
  - "The sunglasses have UV protection."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

cooling glasses , glasses , smoked , spectacles , shades , sunnies

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sunglasses
buns , funs , runs

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Variants

List of all variants of sunglasses that leads to same result
sunglass , sunglasses , aviator sunglasses

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From sun (Old English sunne) + glass (Old English glaes).

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Trivia

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1. The first pair of sunglasses were made in China around 12th century.

2. Ray-Ban introduced the first aviator sunglasses in 1937.

3. Sunglasses were first worn by pilots to protect their eyes from glare.

4. Sunglasses can help prevent cataracts and age-related macular degeneration.

5. Sunglasses can also be used to hide emotions or intentions.

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Related Concepts

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1. prescription sunglasses: Sunglasses that have corrective lenses to improve vision.

2. polarized sunglasses: Sunglasses that reduce glare and improve contrast.

3. mirror sunglasses: Sunglasses that have mirrored lenses to reduce reflection.

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Culture

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Sunglasses have been popular since the early 20th century and have been associated with style, fashion, and protection from the sun. They have been featured in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression. For example, in literature, sunglasses are mentioned in F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby as a symbol of mystery and wealth. In music, sunglasses are referenced in songs such as 'Blue Suede Shoes' by Elvis Presley and 'I Wear My Sunglasses at Night' by Corey Hart.

How to Memorize "sunglasses"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a pair of glasses with two lenses and a frame.
   - Visualize the lenses blocking the sun's rays.
   - Imagine wearing sunglasses on a sunny day.

2. associate
   

   - Associate sunglasses with the sun.
   - Associate sunglasses with protection.
   - Associate sunglasses with style.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember S-U-N-G-L-A-S-S stands for 'Sun Glasses Save Sight'

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