What Is Sunscreen Spray? Definition & How to Use

Meaning 1：Sunblock spray (Sunscreen spray)

Sunscreen spray 🔊

/ˈsʌnskriːn spreɪ/

A type of sunscreen that you spray onto your skin to protect it from the sun's harmful rays.

Sunscreen spray application on arm at beach

Sunblock spray 🔊

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/ˈsʌnblɒk spreɪ/

A liquid product dispensed as a fine mist that forms a protective layer on the skin to block ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun.

📁 Category：Physical & Mental Health 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

Derived from 'sun' (the star) + 'screen' (shield), and 'spray' (fine mist from a can).

💡 Mnemonic

Imagine 'Sun's cream' shooting out like a spray can – easy to apply, just point and spray!

📖 Example

Before we head to the beach, make sure everyone applies some sunscreen spray on their arms and face. 🔊 Before we head to the beach, make sure everyone applies some sunscreen spray on their arms and face.

🔗 Collocations

apply sunscreen spray – to apply sunscreen spray

water-resistant sunscreen spray – sunscreen spray that resists water

SPF 50 sunscreen spray – sunscreen spray with sun protection factor 50

🔄 Synonyms

sunblock spray (n.) – A spray product that blocks the sun's rays

UV protection spray (n.) – A spray that provides protection against ultraviolet radiation

📖 Cultural Story

Sunscreen spray emerged as a convenient alternative to lotion in the late 20th century, popularized by beach culture and skin cancer awareness campaigns.