sunscreen

noun/ˈsʌnskriːn/

Frequency rank: #9,685 most common English word

Meaning

a lotion or spray that protects the skin from harmful ultraviolet rays.

Illustration for the English word “sunscreen”

Example sentence

Before going to the beach, she applied sunscreen to protect her skin from the sun.

Synonyms & related words

  • sunblock
  • spf

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