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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Origin of sunscreen
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The campaign’s funder was Neutrogena, a leading manufacturer of sunscreen.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026
Some Download festivals have been all about the sunscreen and bucket hats, while others have ended up being dubbed "Drownload" and "Brownload", for the amount of rain and ensuing mud.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
People are being reminded to stay safe in the sun by covering up, using sunscreen and seeking shade.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
“We’ve not taken any pricing in the last two years — even longer than that,” he said about raising prices for company’s shaving and sunscreen products in the U.S.
From MarketWatch • May 17, 2026
She told him to bring sunscreen and lots of water, so he didn’t have to buy it when he got to the Magic Kingdom.
From "Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story" by Nora Raleigh Baskin
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