sunscreen

or sun screen

[ suhn-skreen ]

/ ˈsʌnˌskrin /

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noun

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.

a lotion, cream, etc., containing such a substance.

a latticework or similar construction to shield a patio, atrium, or the like, from direct sunlight.

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Origin of sunscreen

First recorded in 1730–40; sun + screen

Words nearby sunscreen

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How to use sunscreen in a sentence

Be sure to pack a bag for both of you with sunscreen, extra clothing, and plenty of drinks and snacks.
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Sun protection for darker skin tonesEveryone should wear sunscreen, but skincare advice isn’t the same for every skin color.
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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.
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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.
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These may act as a sunscreen and create a more comfortable home for the returning algae.
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For over a decade, those trying to make better sunscreen found a roadblock at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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The problem was that the FDA refused to approve any new ingredients for use in sunscreen, year after year.
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Lululemon Promotes Anti-Sunscreen: Printed on the bags of retailer Lululemon is a warning against the use of sunscreen.
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One of the first, UVeBand, tracks how well your sunscreen is performing—and pings you when its time to lather up again.
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The actor made a silly excuse about going to his car to retrieve sunscreen.
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British Dictionary definitions for sunscreen

sunscreen

/ (ˈsʌnˌskriːn) /

noun

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

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sunscreen

or sun screen

Origin of sunscreen

Words nearby sunscreen

Words related to sunscreen

How to use sunscreen in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for sunscreen