sunscreen

[suhn-skreen] / ˈsʌnˌskrin /

NOUN

sunblock

Synonyms

WEAK

skin protection sun cream sunblocker suntan lotion

Example Sentences

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But if you put sunscreen on, wearing less clothes can help if you're really struggling.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

It is possible to prevent skin cancer by being careful in the sun, by using sunscreen with at least SPF 30 and four or five stars, and seeking shade.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

“We’ve not taken any pricing in the last two years — even longer than that,” he said about raising prices for company’s shaving and sunscreen products in the U.S.

From MarketWatch • May 17, 2026

She applied moisturizing eye cream, face cream and sunscreen before sending me off.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

The air in here smells of sunscreen and body spray.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day

Vocabulary lists containing sunscreen

Lyrics from "Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen)" by Baz Luhrmann

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