Definitions for sunscreen

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sunscreen sun·screen

Spelling: [suhn-skreen]

IPA: /ˈsʌnˌskrin/

Sunscreen is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 209 anagrams from letters in sunscreen (ceennrssu).

Definitions for sunscreen

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.

Origin of sunscreen

First recorded in 1730-40; sun + screen

Examples for sunscreen

After our report first aired, good will in the form of hats, sunscreen, and school supplies made its way to Tanzania.

One of the first, UVeBand, tracks how well your sunscreen is performing—and pings you when its time to lather up again.

The problem was that the FDA refused to approve any new ingredients for use in sunscreen, year after year.

You can buy a cellphone the way you choose SPF-labeled sunscreen: by SAR, or specific absorption rate.

Lululemon Promotes Anti-sunscreen: Printed on the bags of retailer Lululemon is a warning against the use of sunscreen.