sunscreen

Or sun screen

[suhn-skreen]

noun

1. 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.

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

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

sunscreen

/ ˈsʌnˌskriːn /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of sunscreen¹

First recorded in 1730–40; sun + screen

Example Sentences

Attendees are encouraged to bring their own signs, flags, water, snacks, sunscreen as well as comfortable hats and shoes.

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Popular for offering unique and affordable products — like sunscreens that don’t leave white smears while doubling as moisturizers — South Korean cosmetics have dominated some social media feeds in recent years.

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A mom said that she insists that her children apply sunscreen but often skips wearing it herself.

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A sunscreen scandal in Australia is continuing to grow, with 18 products now pulled from shelves in the skin cancer hotspot over safety concerns.

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The dish, I thought, deserved better than to be shelved with the sunscreen.

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