noun
sunblock
Sunblock (noun) means a cream or lotion, usually with a high protection factor, that shields skin from sunburn. Example: “Apply sunblock before you go out to the beach.”
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A cream or lotion, usually with a high protection factor, that shields skin from sunburn.
"Apply sunblock before you go out to the beach."
"Kids' skin needs a strong sunblock in summer."
How to use sunblock
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA strong sunscreen that protects your skin from burning.
Common mistake
"Sunblock" and "sunscreen" are often used interchangeably, though sunblock technically refers to products that physically block UV rays rather than absorb them.
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Word forms
- Plural
- sunblocks
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Apply _____ before you go out to the beach.
Etymology
A compound of sun and block.
Synonyms
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sunscreen
sun blocker
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What does “sunblock” mean?
The word “sunblock” means a cream or lotion, usually with a high protection factor, that shields skin from sunburn. In plain terms, a strong sunscreen that protects your skin from burning.
How do you use “sunblock” in a sentence?
Here is “sunblock” used in a sentence: “Apply sunblock before you go out to the beach.”
What part of speech is “sunblock”?
“Sunblock” is a noun.
What is the meaning of sunblock?
"sunblock" (noun) means a cream or lotion, usually with a high protection factor, that shields skin from sunburn.
