Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

aftersun

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.05 in modern English

Syllables: af-ter-sun
IPA

11

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Describing a cooling or moisturizing lotion applied to the skin after exposure to the sun, especially to soothe sunburn.

noun

A lotion of this kind.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Apply aftersun lotion to avoid peeling and flaking caused by sun damage."
"Put some aftersun on when you get home."

Etymology

From after- + sun.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: after

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does aftersun mean?: Describing a cooling or moisturizing lotion applied to the skin after exposure to the sun, especially to soothe sunburn.
Where does aftersun come from?: From after- + sun.

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