sunscreen meaning

Definition of sunscreen

1. a cream spread on the skin; contains a chemical (as PABA) to filter out ultraviolet light and so protect from sunburn

   Synonyms: sunblock, sun blocker

   Type of: cream

sunscreen in a sentence

• Even though I put on sunscreen, I got really sunburned.
• Don't forget to reapply sunscreen in a couple of hours.
• You need to reapply the sunscreen in eighty minutes.
• You should always wear sunscreen when going outside.
• If you're going to the beach, you'll need sunscreen.

How to pronounce sunscreen

sunscreen is pronounced /sənˈskrin/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

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