/ Dictionary / Index S sunblock: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: sun•block Pronunciation: (sun'blok"), [key] — n. 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. a lotion, cream, etc., containing such a substance. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: sunblock (Thesaurus) sun bittern sunbonnet Related Content Daily Word Quiz: paradox Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language