"aftersun" meaning in English

See aftersun in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: From after- + sun. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|after|sun}} after- + sun Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} aftersun (not comparable)
  1. Describing a cooling or moisturizing lotion applied to the skin after exposure to the sun, especially to soothe sunburn. Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-aftersun-en-adj-m1lWkZsr Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with after-, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 89 11 Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with after-: 73 27 Disambiguation of Pages with 2 entries: 81 19 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 88 12

Noun

Etymology: From after- + sun. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|after|sun}} after- + sun Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} aftersun (uncountable)
  1. A lotion of this kind. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-aftersun-en-noun-p7aPqVjV
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