Word
sunscreen
Phoneticssun·screen, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈsənskɹin/
UK/sˈʌnskɹiːn/
Countable & uncountable
Definition
n. a cream or liquid you put on your skin to protect it from the sun. It helps prevent your skin from getting burned.
n. a topical substance, such as a lotion or spray, that absorbs or reflects some of the sun's ultraviolet radiation to protect the skin from sunburn.
Examples
“You should apply sunscreen before going to the beach.”
“Even on cloudy days, dermatologists recommend wearing sunscreen to protect your face from long-term sun damage.”
“The effectiveness of any sunscreen depends heavily on its sun protection factor and whether the user reapplies the product after swimming or sweating.”
Examples
simple
“You should apply sunscreen before going to the beach.”
contextual
“Even on cloudy days, dermatologists recommend wearing sunscreen to protect your face from long-term sun damage.”
complex
“The effectiveness of any sunscreen depends heavily on its sun protection factor and whether the user reapplies the product after swimming or sweating.”
Usage
Uncountable when referring to the substance in general; countable when referring to a specific brand or type.
Etymology
From sun + screen.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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