sun block

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [suhn blok]
- /sʌn blɒk/
- /sʌn blɒk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [suhn blok]
- /sʌn blɒk/

Definitions of sun block words

noun sun block 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. 1
noun sun block a lotion, cream, etc., containing such a substance. 1
noun sun block cream that protects against the sun 1

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Origin of sun block

First appearance:

before 1975

One of the 1% newest English words

First recorded in 1975-80; sun + block

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Parts of speech for Sun block

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Sun block

sun block popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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