sunscreen
Americannoun
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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.
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a lotion, cream, etc., containing such a substance.
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a latticework or similar construction to shield a patio, atrium, or the like, from direct sunlight.
noun
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Steel, in the U.K., said he’s coming to this year’s race stocked with anti-inflammatories, ibuprofen and sunscreen to stay safe on the course.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
So, thanks to my time in the scanner, I am now far more enthusiastic about lathering sunscreen all over my body - rather than only on my face.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
Soak up some sun … or slather on the sunscreen?
From Slate ● Jul. 30, 2026
Social media posts wrongly claiming that sunscreen causes cancer have been spreading widely online.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
But of course, she’s waiting at the bottom of the stairs, probably so she can smell me for sunscreen.
From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish
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