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.

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