sunshade

noun

sun·​shade ˈsən-ˌshād How to pronounce sunshade (audio)
Synonyms of sunshadenext
: something used as a protection from the sun's rays: such as
a
: parasol
b
: awning

Examples of sunshade in a Sentence

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Aerial footage showed that the truck's front window was blocked by a sunshade. — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 4 May 2026 The sunshade on her stroller had gotten twisted around its thin chrome bars, reminding me of the pontoon that had been torn off. — Stephen King, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026 An umbrella or sunshade is helpful to have for the beach because there isn’t much natural shade. — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 20 June 2026 However, not all sunshades are created equal. — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sunshade

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sunshade was in 1842

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“Sunshade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunshade. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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sunshade

noun
sun·​shade -ˌshād How to pronounce sunshade (audio)
: something (as a parasol) used to protect from the sun's rays

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