sunscreen

or sun screen

[ suhn-skreen ]

noun

1. a substance formulated to prevent sunburn, skin cancers, and other conditions caused by excessive exposure to the sun, usually by absorbing and reflecting ultraviolet radiation. Compare SPF.
2. a lotion, cream, etc., containing such a substance.
3. a latticework or similar construction to shield a patio, atrium, or the like, from direct sunlight.

sunscreen

/ ˈsʌnˌskriːn /

noun

1. a cream or lotion applied to exposed skin to protect it from the ultraviolet rays of the sun

Word History and Origins

Origin of sunscreen¹

First recorded in 1730–40; sun + screen

Example Sentences

So go forth under the night sky — no sunscreen required.

From Los Angeles Times

Even just my morning routine and night routine, which is very simple: a cleanser, a serum and a moisturizer and sunscreen — that feels really meditative to me.

From Los Angeles Times

The three basics, they say, are appropriate for any age: a gentle cleanser, a hydrating moisturizer and a good sunscreen.

From Los Angeles Times

Please wear good shoes, a hat and sunscreen.

From Los Angeles Times

Do I have more sunscreen, band-aids and hair ties on my person than my child-free relatives, friends and colleagues at any given time?

From Los Angeles Times