sunblock
noun
a substance that provides a high degree of protection against sunburn, often preventing most tanning as well as burning, as by obstructing the penetration of ultraviolet rays.
sun block
-
a variation of
sunblock.
Example Sentences
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Some of have ordered new gloves, knowing they have pine-tar stains in their regular game gloves, and others have tried to pitch without using pine tar or a mixture of sun block and resin.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 21, 2021
"Use sun block and a water based moisturiser."
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2020
Recommended by Torie Bosch, “Future Tense” editor In the summer, I like my reading to be dark—a sort of literary sun block.
From Slate ● Jun. 7, 2013
From nanotechnology to synthetic biology, these technologies are beginning to show their potential in the lab if not already in the market whether in sun block, planes or sports equipment.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 16, 2012
He keeps sun block on the kitchen counter and slathers it on each morning before he leaves the house.
From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper
