sunscreen
noun
sun·screen
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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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Other Words from sunscreen
sunscreening
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adjective
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adjective
Examples of sunscreen in a Sentence
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Wearing sunscreen is essential for protecting your skin from sun damage, reducing the risk of skin cancer, and preventing premature aging. — Jennifer Ford, Essence, "9 Best Lips Balms With SPF," 16 July 2019 Head to the lake or a nearby park, put the dog on a leash, grab a hat — and don’t forget the sunscreen. — Anna Bauman, Detroit Free Press, "'Very nice summer weekend' expected in Detroit, across Michigan," 12 July 2019 Books are essential items to pack for summer travels, right next to the sunscreen and shades. — National Geographic, "12 travel books you won’t be able to put down this summer," 28 June 2019 Summer may not officially start for another 10 days, but everyone's already firing up the propane, breaking out the sunscreen, and spending most of their waking hours outside. — Kelsey Mulvey, House Beautiful, "Wayfair Is Having a Massive Outdoor Sale Right Now," 11 June 2019 Yes, finding the perfect sunscreen for your beauty routine can be quite a tedious task. — Teen Vogue, "These Are The 7 Sunscreens Teen Vogue Editors Swear By," 24 May 2019 Just don’t forget a buddy to help slather on the sunscreen! — Christine Ryan, New York Times, "5 Items to Always Bring to the Beach," 10 Aug. 2019 Here are a few sunscreen and sun safety myths busted. — Skyla Errter, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, "Health Dept.: Toughest skin and sunscreen myths busted," 19 July 2019 In a statement that will be added to the fest’s official website, Pitchfork encourages attendees to lather on the sunscreen, remember to hydrate before, during and after the festival and bring a reusable water bottle. — Jessi Roti, chicagotribune.com, "How to prep for Pitchfork Music Festival during an excessive heat advisory," 17 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'sunscreen.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for sunscreen
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
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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
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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
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