sunscreen
word
Definition
A lotion, cream, or spray that you put on your skin to protect it from the sun’s harmful rays and to prevent sunburn.
Usage & Nuances
Most common in health, beauty, and travel contexts. 'Apply sunscreen' and 'wear sunscreen' are typical phrases. 'SPF' (sun protection factor) is often mentioned with sunscreen. Not usually called 'sunblock' unless it's a very strong formula.
Spanish: protector solar - bloqueador solarPortuguese (BR): protetor solarPortuguese (PT): protetor solarChinese (Simplified): 防晒霜 - 防晒 （防晒产品）Chinese (Traditional): 防曬霜 - 防曬 （防曬產品）Hindi: सनस्क्रीनArabic: واقي الشمسBengali: সানস্ক্রিন - সানব্লক (ক্রীম)Russian: солнцезащитный кремJapanese: 日焼け止めVietnamese: kem chống nắngKorean: 자외선 차단제Turkish: güneş kremiUrdu: سن اسکرین - سن بلاک (کریم)Indonesian: tabir surya
Example Sentences
Make sure to reapply sunscreen every two hours.
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Don't forget to put sunscreen on before you go outside.
basic
She always uses sunscreen at the beach.
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I forgot my sunscreen and got sunburned.
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He uses a sunscreen with high SPF because he burns easily.
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A lot of people forget about their ears when putting on sunscreen.
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