Synonyms

sun cream

British

noun

a chemical, usually in the form of a cream, applied to exposed skin to block out all or almost all of the ultraviolet rays of the sun

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sun cream

There was sun cream, tan-lines and ice buckets as the players were put through their paces before their final warm-up win over Bolivia in New York.

From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026

Boots, sun cream, toothbrush: players on World Cup duty have plenty of essential items to remember.

From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2026

It also made recommendations to remove VAT on all children's sun cream and on high SPF products for adults.

From BBC ● May 13, 2026

Organisers have urged attendees to wear sun cream and stay hydrated.

From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2025

For any skin that cannot be covered, the key thing is to use “the best sun cream possible”, she said.

From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2024

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