Meaning of the word shades in English

What does shades mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

shades

US /ʃeɪdz/
UK /ʃeɪdz/

Plural Noun

1.

sunglasses

Example:
He put on his shades before stepping out into the bright sun.
She looked cool in her new pair of shades.
2.

a place that is sheltered from direct sunlight

Example:
Let's sit in the shades of the tree.
The desert offers little shades from the scorching sun.
3.

slight variations in color

Example:
The artist used various shades of blue in her painting.
The fabric comes in many different shades of green.