sunscreen

[suhn-skreen] / ˈsʌnˌskrin /

NOUN

sunblock

Synonyms

WEAK

skin protection sun cream sunblocker suntan lotion

Example Sentences

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Some studies suggest that SPF 100 does provide a meaningful leg up on SPF 50 sunscreens.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 3, 2026

WSJ | Buy Side: Keep your body protected from the sun with these expert-approved, water-resistant sunscreens.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

An experiment by a trusted consumer advocacy group last year found many Australian sunscreens were not providing the protection they claimed to, sparking public outrage in a country which is a skin cancer hotspot.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Natural sunscreens protect the skin from damaging radiation while reducing the risk of allergic reactions.

From Science Daily • Jan. 13, 2026

Popular for offering unique and affordable products — like sunscreens that don’t leave white smears while doubling as moisturizers — South Korean cosmetics have dominated some social media feeds in recent years.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2025

Vocabulary lists containing sunscreen

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

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