sunscreen
noun
sun·screen
ˈsən-ˌskrēn 
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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Wearing sunscreen, drinking plenty of fluids, and avoiding peak sun times can help prevent sunburn and sun poisoning.
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Katlein Franca, Verywell Health, 30 July 2025
Start your day by applying sunscreen before ever going outdoors.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 29 July 2025
Leave at home: Thin clothing Bring instead: UPF 50+ sun clothing
Humu Surf Bamboo Lightweight UPF 50+ Hoodie
In addition to mineral sunscreen, our family also uses sunscreen clothing to defend against UV rays, especially when our beach days include fishing.
—Laurie Lyons-Makaimoku, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 2025
Wear sunscreen Everyone needs to wear sunscreen, especially if spending time outdoors, but this is especially important for people with rosacea.
—Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 28 July 2025
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Katlein Franca, Verywell Health, 30 July 2025
Start your day by applying sunscreen before ever going outdoors.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 29 July 2025
Leave at home: Thin clothing Bring instead: UPF 50+ sun clothing
Humu Surf Bamboo Lightweight UPF 50+ Hoodie
In addition to mineral sunscreen, our family also uses sunscreen clothing to defend against UV rays, especially when our beach days include fishing.
—Laurie Lyons-Makaimoku, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 2025
Wear sunscreen Everyone needs to wear sunscreen, especially if spending time outdoors, but this is especially important for people with rosacea.
—Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 28 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for sunscreen
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“Sunscreen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunscreen. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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sunscreen
noun
sun·screen
-ˌskrēn
: a preparation (as a lotion) applied to the skin to prevent sunburn (as by chemically absorbing the sun's rays)
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