shadeshadeshadesshadedshading2verb (shades, shading, shaded)to stop light from shining on something: He shaded his eyes with his hand.shadeshadeshades1noun1(no plural) a place where it is dark and cool because the sun doesn't shine there: We sat in the shade of a big tree.2(pluralshades) a thing that keeps strong light from your eyes: I bought a new shade for the lamp.3(pluralshades) how light or dark a colour is: I'm looking for a shirt in a darker shade of green.4shades (plural) (informal) = sunglasses