sunblock

noun

sun·​block ˈsən-ˌbläk How to pronounce sunblock (audio)
: a preparation (such as a lotion) applied to the skin to prevent sunburn (as by physically blocking out ultraviolet radiation)
also : its active ingredient (such as titanium dioxide) compare sunscreen

Examples of sunblock in a Sentence

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Zippered hand and bib pockets also make storing small essentials like sunblock and a lift ticket easy. Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 23 Oct. 2024 Thinking there had to be a better—and more fun—way to get sunblock on her kids, Lawi came up with the idea behind Sqween. Vivienne Decker, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024 Plenty of answers have surfaced — people smoked more in the past, didn’t use sunblock, and sometimes chose hairstyles or clothing that seemed more aged. Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 5 Aug. 2024 This innovative sunblock prevents oxidation, ensuring each application feels as fresh as the first. Priscilla Mak, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sunblock 

Word History

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sunblock was in 1953

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“Sunblock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunblock. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

sunblock

noun
sun·​block -ˌbläk How to pronounce sunblock (audio)
: a preparation (as a lotion) applied to the skin to prevent sunburn (as by physically blocking out the sun's rays)

Medical Definition

sunblock

noun
sun·​block ˈsən-ˌbläk How to pronounce sunblock (audio)
: a preparation (as a lotion) applied to the skin to prevent sunburn (as by physically blocking out ultraviolet radiation)
also : its active ingredient (as titanium dioxide) compare sunscreen

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