# aviator sunglasses

> English word · Noun

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

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/aviator-sunglasses