sunblock

or sun block

[ suhn-blok ]
/ ˈsʌnˌblɒk /

noun

a substance that provides a high degree of protection against sunburn, often preventing most tanning as well as burning, as by obstructing the penetration of ultraviolet rays.
a lotion, cream, etc., containing such a substance.

Origin of sunblock

First recorded in 1975–80; sun + block

Words nearby sunblock

sunbeam, sunbed, sunbelt, sunberry, sunbird, sunblock, sunbonnet, sunbow, sunbreak, sunburn, sunburst

Medical definitions for sun block

sun block
[ sŭn ]

n.

A preparation, as of PABA, that prevents sunburn by filtering out the sun's ultraviolet rays, usually offering more protection than a sunscreen.