Sunscreen (Noun)
Meaning
A cream spread on the skin; contains a chemical (as PABA) to filter out ultraviolet light and so protect from sunburn.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She applied a layer of sunscreen to her skin before going out to the beach to prevent sunburn.
- The doctor recommended using a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a high SPF to protect against skin cancer.
- He always carried a bottle of sunscreen in his backpack when hiking in the mountains.
- The new sunscreen contained PABA, a chemical that filtered out ultraviolet light and prevented sunburn.
- The dermatologist advised her patient to use a water-resistant sunscreen when swimming or sweating heavily.