Words / B1

SUNKR-eem/ˈsʌnkriːm/

Suncream is cream that protects the skin from the sun (UK; often uncountable). Sunscreen and sunblock are close twins; moisturiser is not SPF on its own. Sports day: suncream is required on the field; a hat is not a substitute for SPF.

Meaning

Cream that protects the skin from the sun (UK; often uncountable; also sunscreen).

Examples

• “Suncream is required on the sports-day field; a hat is not a substitute for SPF.”
• “Suncream in the first-aid bag is still named for the pupil; sharing a bottle is not the allergy rule.”

Good to know

suncream (UK, often uncountable). Close: sunscreen / sunblock. Contrast: moisturiser. PE / trips. Mix-up: suncream is not the same as after-sun.

Near in meaning

sunscreen, sunblock

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