aviator sunglasses

English

Etymology

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

Noun

aviator sunglasses pl (plural only)

1. A style of sunglasses with dark, often reflective lenses and very thin metal frames.
   • 2024 June 3, Caitlin Chatterton, “‘Becoming Karl Lagerfeld:’ A flattering sketch of a controversial designer”, in CNN‎^[1]:

     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.

Synonyms

• aviators
• aviator glasses
• aviator shades

Translations

Translations

• Finnish: pilottiaurinkolasit pl
• German: Fliegersonnenbrille (de) f, Pilotensonnenbrille f
• Polish: okulary przeciwsłoneczne Aviator m pl