sunblock
word
Definition
A cream or lotion that you put on your skin to protect it from getting sunburned by blocking the sun's harmful rays.
Usage & Nuances
"Sunblock" and "sunscreen" are often used interchangeably, but sunblock usually blocks UV rays completely, while sunscreen filters them. Typically used as an uncountable noun: "put on some sunblock" not "a sunblock". Common with 'apply', 'use', or 'reapply'.
Spanish: bloqueador solarPortuguese (BR): protetor solarPortuguese (PT): protetor solarChinese (Simplified): 防晒霜Chinese (Traditional): 防曬霜Hindi: सनब्लॉकArabic: واقي الشمس
Example Sentences
I always use sunblock at the beach.
basic
Please put on sunblock before you go outside.
basic
He forgot his sunblock and got sunburned.
basic
Do you mind sharing your sunblock with me?
natural
I ran out of sunblock, so I had to borrow some from a friend.
natural
Make sure to reapply sunblock every two hours when you're outside.
natural