Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

sunblock

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.40 in modern English

Syllables
sun-block
IPA
16
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A sunscreen with a high sun protection factor (SPF).

Countable; Uncountable

Etymology

From sun + block.

Usage

Inflected Forms

sunblocks (plural) sun block (alternative)

Derived Forms

sunblocked

Phrases

sun protection factor sun umbrella

Frequently Paired Words

SPF sunglasses sunhat sun protection factor sunshield sun umbrella suntan lotion

Synonyms

sunblocker sunscreen sun blocker

Questions

What does sunblock mean?
A sunscreen with a high sun protection factor (SPF).
Where does sunblock come from?
From sun + block.

How to pronounce sunblock

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