sunscreen

American  

[suhn-skreen] / ˈsʌnˌskrin /

Or sun screen

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.

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sunscreen British  

/ ˈsʌnˌskriːn /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of sunscreen

First recorded in 1730–40; sun + screen

Example Sentences

It’s a serious story coated in slippery sunscreen.

From Los Angeles Times

“For example, ChatGPT can help educate patients about topics such as nutrition for hair health, or types of sunscreen before an appointment,” Kumar said.

From Salon

No sunscreen, just 20 minutes of vitamin D. I don’t look at my phone.

From Los Angeles Times

Conventional chemical sunscreens can block UV rays, but they are also linked to allergic reactions and other unwanted side effects.

From Science Daily

Up next: A trip to the mall, where we stocked up on underwear, T-shirts, sunscreen, snacks and books to tide us over till Tuesday.

From The Wall Street Journal