dark glasses

Eye-obscuring eyewear

Dark glasses are eyeglasses with tinted lenses that reduce light transmission—essentially a more formal term for sunglasses.

The phrase sometimes emphasizes concealment rather than sun protection: She wore dark glasses to hide her tears.

People recovering from eye procedures or with light sensitivity may wear dark glasses indoors.

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Transparent eyewear inserts

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visibility/concealment

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Unassisted human vision

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G