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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

/ ˈʌˌː /

noun

  1. a cream or lotion applied to exposed skin to protect it from the ultraviolet rays of the sun
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of sunscreen1

First recorded in 1730–40; sun + screen
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Sunglasses, visors, hats and sunscreen are available for purchase on the festival grounds.

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You’re spending insane amounts of money on sunscreen, and you’re buying all these hats — you used to make fun of people who wear hats.

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He loved Lady Gaga and believed that sunscreen just wasn’t effective if you rubbed it in, regardless of how silly it may have looked, according to his eldest granddaughter, Rebecca Diamond.

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Please bring sturdy, comfortable shoes, a hat, sunscreen and water.

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Dermatologists encourage kids to get into the habit of using age-appropriate products such as a daily sunscreen, gentle cleanser and hydrating moisturizer.

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