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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At this time of year, summer dials up the heat and humidity, steam rises from roads after sudden downpours, and the smell of sweat mixed with sunscreen and insect repellent lingers in the air.
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Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 27 Dec. 2025
Indeed, a myriad of beauty products can be bought through your FSA — including trending picks and essentials like sunscreen, LED face masks, tinted moisturizers, and more.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025
For me, that’s my phone charger, lip balm, sunscreen, Apple AirPods, extra contacts, and my wallet.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025
As Lipa, who sported a tiny animal-print bikini, laid on her stomach, Turner — clad in black swim trunks — appeared to rub sunscreen onto her backside.
—Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
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Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 27 Dec. 2025
Indeed, a myriad of beauty products can be bought through your FSA — including trending picks and essentials like sunscreen, LED face masks, tinted moisturizers, and more.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025
For me, that’s my phone charger, lip balm, sunscreen, Apple AirPods, extra contacts, and my wallet.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025
As Lipa, who sported a tiny animal-print bikini, laid on her stomach, Turner — clad in black swim trunks — appeared to rub sunscreen onto her backside.
—Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
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“Sunscreen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunscreen. Accessed 1 Jan. 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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