Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

aviator sunglasses

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.90 in modern English

Syllables: avi-a-tor -sun-glass-es
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

17

Letters

6

Syllables

12

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A style of sunglasses with dark, often reflective lenses and very thin metal frames.

Example Sentences

"And while his signature starched collar and fingerless gloves are yet to make an appearance, his looks are already topped off with another of his soon-to-be trademarks: a pair of dark aviator sunglasses."

Etymology

Originally developed in 1936 by Bausch & Lomb for pilots to protect their eyes while flying.

Synonyms

aviators aviator glasses aviator shades

Questions

What does aviator sunglasses mean?: A style of sunglasses with dark, often reflective lenses and very thin metal frames.
Where does aviator sunglasses come from?: Originally developed in 1936 by Bausch & Lomb for pilots to protect their eyes while flying.

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