sunblock

noun

sun·​block ˈsən-ˌbläk How to pronounce sunblock (audio)
: a preparation (such as a lotion) applied to the skin to prevent sunburn (as by physically blocking out ultraviolet radiation)
also : its active ingredient (such as titanium dioxide) compare sunscreen

Examples of sunblock in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Remember sunblock, protective clothing and accessories, and picking the right time of day to be outside, will maximize your outdoor summer fun. Drs. Kate Oberlin, Keyvan Nouri and Lawrence Schachner, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024 For a hefty $50 daily resort fee, amenities include coffee, an evening social hour, sunblock, plus snorkel and kayak rentals. Nerdwallet, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2024 Round up the homies, lather on the sunblock and pack that reusable water bottle for this bilingual beach cleanup. Kamren Curiel, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2023 There weren’t many options of an amazing foundation with real SPF 50 sunblock. Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 21 Nov. 2023 Wearing kayaking apparel with UPF protection and reducing skin exposure is a better method to stay safe and cut back on sunblock application. Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2023 Passing cars honked their support, and members were urged to stay hydrated and to wear sunblock and floppy hats. Gene Maddaus, Variety, 2 Aug. 2023 Petite was just feet away, putting sunblock on his daughter. Carter Evans, CBS News, 26 May 2023 This may mean wearing sunblock and/or discontinuing the use of certain medications or skincare products. Angela Palmer Updated, Verywell Health, 23 Aug. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sunblock was in 1953

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Cite this Entry

“Sunblock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunblock. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

sunblock

noun
sun·​block -ˌbläk How to pronounce sunblock (audio)
: a preparation (as a lotion) applied to the skin to prevent sunburn (as by physically blocking out the sun's rays)

Medical Definition

sunblock

noun
sun·​block ˈsən-ˌbläk How to pronounce sunblock (audio)
: a preparation (as a lotion) applied to the skin to prevent sunburn (as by physically blocking out ultraviolet radiation)
also : its active ingredient (as titanium dioxide) compare sunscreen

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