sunscreen

Word parts

sun + screen

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈsʌn.skriːn/

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Noun

Singular sunscreen

Plural sunscreens

This mother is applying sunscreen to her child's face to prevent sunburn.

1. (countable & uncountable) Sunscreen is a type of formulated cream that is used to protect the skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation.

Verb

Plain form sunscreen

Third-person singular sunscreens

Past tense sunscreened

Past participle sunscreened

Present participle sunscreening

1. (transitive) If you sunscreen yourself, you apply sunscreen on your skin.