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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Pool areas also feature reef-safe sunscreen dispensers.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
All four sides of the building are covered by a pattern of interlocking trapezoidal pieces that serve as a sunscreen, cooling the interior.
—Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
There has also been concern that two common sunscreen ingredients, homosalate and oxybenzone, may have endocrine-disrupting properties.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 18 May 2026
Sun Hat Just like sunscreen, a wide-brim sun hat should always be in your bag.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
All four sides of the building are covered by a pattern of interlocking trapezoidal pieces that serve as a sunscreen, cooling the interior.
—Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
There has also been concern that two common sunscreen ingredients, homosalate and oxybenzone, may have endocrine-disrupting properties.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 18 May 2026
Sun Hat Just like sunscreen, a wide-brim sun hat should always be in your bag.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
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 21 May. 2026.
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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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