sunscreen

noun

sun·screen | \ ˈsən-ˌskrēn

Definition of sunscreen

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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Examples of sunscreen in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Look to Habit for new sunscreen with anti-aging benefits at 30% off sitewide using code HABITHOLIDAY from November 25 to 29. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2021 His host mother is all safari shorts and spaghetti-strap tops, baseball caps and mineral sunscreen. — Hurmat Kazmi, The Atlantic, 23 Nov. 2021 Whatever the reason, visitors should remember to take water with them and wear a hat and sunscreen when wandering among the carvings to ponder their meaning. — Dimitris Sideridis, CNN, 22 Nov. 2021 Wear comfortable shoes, sunscreen and light clothing. — Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Nov. 2021 The boy also urged others to bring essentials with them when hiking, including a pocket knife, flashlight, first aid kit, rain gear, extra food, water, clothing, sunscreen, fire-starting essentials and a map of the area with a compass, CNN reported. — Joelle Goldstein, PEOPLE.com, 17 Nov. 2021 Over the past year, Valisure tests have found benzene in everyday consumer products like sunscreen, antifungal sprays and most recently, antiperspirant sprays. — NBC News, 10 Nov. 2021 Here are the signs: suddenly inquiring if everyone in your family put on their sunscreen today. — Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2021 Beiersdorf recalled some Coppertone sunscreen sprays in September. — BostonGlobe.com, 4 Nov. 2021

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sunscreen

noun

English Language Learners Definition of sunscreen

: a lotion that you put on your skin to prevent sunburn by blocking out some of the sun's rays

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sunscreen

noun

sun·screen | \ ˈsən-ˌskrēn

Kids Definition of sunscreen

: a preparation applied to the skin to prevent sunburn usually by chemically absorbing the sun's ultraviolet radiation

sunscreen

noun

sun·screen | \ -ˌskrēn

Medical Definition of sunscreen

: 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