pair of sunglasses

Tinted lens accessory

A pair of sunglasses is eyewear with tinted or polarized lenses to protect the eyes from bright light.

Like other items with two symmetrical parts—pants, scissors, glasses—a single unit is called a pair: I left my pair of sunglasses at the restaurant.

The phrase distinguishes one unit from multiple: She owns three pairs of sunglasses.

Related

polarized lenses · lenses · nose · polarized · mirrored lenses · prescription · shades · UV protection · glare reduction · arm · driving safety · beach culture · summer vacation · eyewear · frames · Ray-Ban · hinges · nose pads

Opposites
lens transparency/purpose

pair of sunglassesprescription glasses

Custom lenses for vision

eyeglasses · clear lenses · reading glasses · corrective lenses · spectacles

light conditions suited for

pair of sunglassesnight vision goggles

Optical device for darkness

naked eyes

eye visibility/concealment

pair of sunglassesbare face

rimless glasses

Family

pair, pairs, paired, pairing, pairwise, suns, sunned, sunning, sunshine

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