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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Kamren Curiel, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2023
There weren’t many options of an amazing foundation with real SPF 50 sunblock.
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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.
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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.
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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 17 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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