sunscreen

noun

sun·​screen ˈsən-ˌskrēn How to pronounce sunscreen (audio)
1
: a screen to protect against sun
2
: a preparation (such as a lotion) applied to the skin to prevent sunburn (as by chemically absorbing ultraviolet radiation)
also : its active ingredient (as benzophenone) compare sunblock
sunscreening adjective

Examples of sunscreen in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Community members can drop off water bottles or other heat relief items such as sunscreen, hats, sunglasses or cooling towels. Nick Sullivan, The Arizona Republic, 10 Sep. 2024 How does moisturizer with SPF differ from traditional sunscreen? Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Sep. 2024 My dermatologist prescribes me a facial sunscreen from EltaMD. Grace McCarty, SELF, 5 Sep. 2024 Dermatologists say there are a few reasons why making sunscreen yourself can be dangerous. Chantelle Lee, TIME, 12 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sunscreen 

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Word History

First Known Use

1738, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of sunscreen was in 1738

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“Sunscreen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunscreen. Accessed 30 Sep. 2024.

Kids Definition

sunscreen

noun
sun·​screen -ˌskrēn How to pronounce sunscreen (audio)
: a preparation (as a lotion) applied to the skin to prevent sunburn (as by chemically absorbing the sun's rays)

Medical Definition

sunscreen

noun
sun·​screen -ˌskrēn How to pronounce sunscreen (audio)
: a preparation (as a lotion) applied to the skin to prevent sunburn (as by chemically absorbing ultraviolet radiation)
also : its active ingredient (as benzophenone) compare sunblock
sunscreening adjective

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