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.

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

It made the now 34-year-old the kind of person who religiously applies sunscreen multiple times a day and rarely leaves the house without a hat.

From BBC

“Please don’t forget your sunscreen this weekend,” he wrote.

From Salon

So if you fire up the grill this weekend — even attempting one of Ramsay’s barbecue favorites — still, make sunscreen the main course.

From Los Angeles Times

Try to avoid the hottest hours of the day and wear sunscreen and lightweight clothing if you do go outside, according to the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

"Please don't forget your sunscreen this weekend," he wrote, adding: "I promise you it's not a face lift! I'd need a refund."

From BBC