sunscreen

or sun screen

[ suhn-skreen ]

noun

1. a substance formulated to prevent sunburn, skin cancers, and other conditions caused by excessive exposure to the sun, usually by absorbing and reflecting ultraviolet radiation. Compare SPF.
2. a lotion, cream, etc., containing such a substance.
3. a latticework or similar construction to shield a patio, atrium, or the like, from direct sunlight.

sunscreen

/ ˈsʌnˌskriːn /

noun

1. a cream or lotion applied to exposed skin to protect it from the ultraviolet rays of the sun

Word History and Origins

Origin of sunscreen¹

First recorded in 1730–40; sun + screen

Example Sentences

Be sure to pack a bag for both of you with sunscreen, extra clothing, and plenty of drinks and snacks.

From Outside Online

Sun protection for darker skin tonesEveryone should wear sunscreen, but skincare advice isn’t the same for every skin color.

From Popular-Science

For example, people were more willing to put on sunscreen when an AI explained how to apply sunscreen before going out, rather than why they should use sunscreen.

From Singularity Hub 

My lab is also working on invisible UV-protective tattoos that would absorb UV light penetrating through the skin, like a long-lasting sunscreen just below the surface.

From No Straight News

These may act as a sunscreen and create a more comfortable home for the returning algae.

From Science News For Students

For over a decade, those trying to make better sunscreen found a roadblock at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

From The Daily Beast

The problem was that the FDA refused to approve any new ingredients for use in sunscreen, year after year.

From The Daily Beast

Lululemon Promotes Anti-Sunscreen: Printed on the bags of retailer Lululemon is a warning against the use of sunscreen.

From The Daily Beast

One of the first, UVeBand, tracks how well your sunscreen is performing—and pings you when its time to lather up again.

From The Daily Beast

The actor made a silly excuse about going to his car to retrieve sunscreen.

From The Daily Beast