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sunglasses

/ˌsʌnˈglæsəz/
/ˈsʌŋglɑsɪz/
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Definitions of sunglasses
  1. noun
    spectacles that are darkened or polarized to protect the eyes from the glare of the sun
    synonyms: dark glasses, shades
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    type of:
    eyeglasses, glasses, specs, spectacles
    optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
Pronunciation
US
/ˌsʌnˈglæsəz/
UK
/ˈsʌŋglɑsɪz/
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