A sunscreen is a cream that protects your skin from the sun's rays, especially in hot weather.
sunscreen in British English
(ˈsʌnˌskriːn)
noun
a cream or lotion applied to exposed skin to protect it from the ultraviolet rays of the sun
sunscreen in American English
(sʌnˌskrin)
noun
1.
a substance, esp. para-aminobenzoic acid, used in tanning lotions, cosmetics, etc. to block certain ultraviolet rays of the sun and reduce the danger of sunburn
2.
such a preparation
Examples of 'sunscreen' in a sentence
sunscreen
Try also to use a daily sunscreen.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Who wants to be applying sunscreen all day?
The Sun (2015)
Take a look at the sunscreen ingredient itself.
Brumberg, Elaine Take Care of Your Skin (1990)
Make sure you use sunscreen to stop the problem getting worse.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Here are some suggestions for applying sunscreen.
Brumberg, Elaine Take Care of Your Skin (1990)
Another pic sees her smothered in soapy lather to symbolise the need for face cream and sunscreen.
The Sun (2009)
Some women complain about sensitivity to sunscreen ingredients.
Brumberg, Elaine Take Care of Your Skin (1990)
Just over half of them used sunscreen on the first day.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
After four and a half years the group that had used sunscreen showed noticeably fewer signs of skin ageing.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
There are really very few reasons why most of you cannot find a sunscreen product that works for your skin.
Brumberg, Elaine Take Care of Your Skin (1990)
How long is your sunscreen effective?
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Likely to forget to apply sunscreen?
The Sun (2014)
But don't forget to apply the sunscreen.
The Sun (2011)
With a hot summer on the cards, sunscreen lotions will be on most of our shopping lists.
The Sun (2009)
I also always use sunscreen to protect my skin.
The Sun (2013)
The use of sunscreen lotion and the wearing of a hat in the summer place a barrier between the sun's energy and you.
McKenzie, James F. & Pinger, Robert R. An Introduction to Community Health (1995)
I hoped so, but also resolved to don a hat and apply sunscreen.
Christianity Today (2000)
Contains UV sunscreen to protect against environmental damage and signs of ageing.
The Sun (2008)
A complete organic anti-ageing cream with sunscreen.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Researchers say some common sunscreen ingredients chemically change when they are blasted with UV light.
The Sun (2014)
This time, when you buy a product, choose one with a different sunscreen ingredient.
Brumberg, Elaine Take Care of Your Skin (1990)
Individuals can also protect themselves from injury by wearing safety belts, safety goggles, and sunscreen lotions.
McKenzie, James F. & Pinger, Robert R. An Introduction to Community Health (1995)
As thousands of holidaymakers head off in search of the sun, most will have remembered to pack the sunscreen to protect their skin from the harmful rays.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
When companies test sunscreen products for the degree of protection or SPF that they give, the sunscreen product is applied very liberally.
Brumberg, Elaine Take Care of Your Skin (1990)
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sunscreen
British English: sunscreen /ˈsʌnˌskriːn/ NOUN
A sunscreen is a cream that protects your skin from the sun's rays in hot weather.