sunscreen
noun
sun·screen
ˈsən-ˌskrēn 
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
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Add it to a beach bag with a towel and bottle of sunscreen for the most adorable bachelorette party favor.
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Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
What’s more, a lot of primers that double as sunscreen don’t actually contain enough SPF to adequately protect you from the sun’s UVA and UVB rays.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 17 Apr. 2024
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Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
What’s more, a lot of primers that double as sunscreen don’t actually contain enough SPF to adequately protect you from the sun’s UVA and UVB rays.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 17 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for sunscreen
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“Sunscreen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunscreen. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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sunscreen
noun
sun·screen
-ˌskrēn
: a preparation (as a lotion) applied to the skin to prevent sunburn (as by chemically absorbing the sun's rays)
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