From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishsuntan lotionˈsuntan ˌlotion (also suntan oil) noun [countable, uncountable] DCBa cream or oil that you rub into your skin to stop the sun from burning you too much
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suntan lotion• These pockets are so voluminous that you can get a whole lot in besides - suntan lotion, midge repellent, etc.• How deeply we tan depends on our genes, not on our suntan lotion.• She wiped her nose and watched the suntan lotion ad that was on television.• As easy as tossing a coconut into the ocean or finding a fat man's belly with the suntan lotion.• Unexpectedly he suffered from sunburn, and had never used suntan lotion before.• If you come up in a spotty, irritating rash after sunbathing, don't blame your suntan lotion. 