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sunscreen

UK

/ˈsʌnskriːn/

US

/ˈsʌnskrin/

Translations

sunscreennoun

sunscreens

pl

солнцезащитный крем

I always apply sunscreen before going to the beach.

Я всегда наношу солнцезащитный крем перед походом на пляж.

Synonyms

sun cream

solar protection

UV protection

suntan lotion

sunscreenadjective

UK

/ˈsʌnskriːn/

US

/ˈsʌnskrin/

Attributive use: e.g., "sunscreen lotion"; functions adjectivally.

Synonyms

sunscreenverb

sunscreened

Past Simple

sunscreened

Past Participle

sunscreening

Gerund

Colloquial transitive verb meaning 'to apply sunscreen'.

Synonyms

screen from the sun

shield from the sun

protect from the sun

apply sunblock

apply sunscreen

Definitions

sunscreennoun

A lotion, spray, gel, or other topical product that absorbs or reflects some of the sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation and thus helps protect against sunburn.

Before heading to the beach, she applied sunscreen to protect her skin from the sun's harmful rays.

sunscreenadjective

Designed to protect the skin from the sun's ultraviolet radiation; relating to or containing sunscreen.

She always uses a sunscreen lip balm when hiking.

sunscreenverb

To apply sunscreen to (someone or something).

Remember to sunscreen the kids before they start swimming.