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sunblock
noun
sun·block
ˈsən-ˌbläk
Examples of sunblock in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
There’s a store at Willow Beach Marina that sells snacks, sunblock, hats, water shoes, dry bags and boating and fishing supplies; open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily in summer.
—Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024
Don't forget to pack cold drinks and sunblock so nobody gets burned!
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—Alesandra Dubin, Parents, 21 Mar. 2024
Remember sunblock, protective clothing and accessories, and picking the right time of day to be outside, will maximize your outdoor summer fun.
—Drs. Kate Oberlin, Keyvan Nouri and Lawrence Schachner, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
For a hefty $50 daily resort fee, amenities include coffee, an evening social hour, sunblock, plus snorkel and kayak rentals.
—Nerdwallet, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2024
Round up the homies, lather on the sunblock and pack that reusable water bottle for this bilingual beach cleanup.
—Kamren Curiel, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2023
There weren’t many options of an amazing foundation with real SPF 50 sunblock.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 21 Nov. 2023
Wearing kayaking apparel with UPF protection and reducing skin exposure is a better method to stay safe and cut back on sunblock application.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2023
Passing cars honked their support, and members were urged to stay hydrated and to wear sunblock and floppy hats.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 2 Aug. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1953, in the meaning defined above
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Cite this Entry
“Sunblock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunblock. Accessed 19 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
sunblock
noun
sun·block
-ˌbläk
: 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
More from Merriam-Webster on sunblock
Nglish: Translation of sunblock for Spanish Speakers
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about sunblock
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