sunburn
4 synonyms for sunburn, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Red, sore skin caused by too much time in the sun.
Synonyms
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suntan
erythema solare
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
Red, sore skin caused by too much time in the sun.
“His shoulders were covered in painful sunburn after the hike.”
2. verb
To get burned by overexposure to the sun.
“Cover up or you'll sunburn within the hour.”
How to use sunburn
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
bad sunburn
sunburn cream
Etymology
From Old English sunbryne, a compound of sun and burn, found in similar forms across many Germanic languages.
Full origin of sunburn →Frequently asked questions
What does “sunburn” mean?
The word “sunburn” means red, sore skin caused by too much time in the sun. In plain terms, a burn to the skin from too much sun exposure.
How do you pronounce “sunburn”?
“Sunburn” is pronounced SUHN-burn (/ˈsʌnˌbɜɹn/ in IPA).
How do you use “sunburn” in a sentence?
Here is “sunburn” used in a sentence: “His shoulders were covered in painful sunburn after the hike.”
What part of speech is “sunburn”?
Depending on how it is used, “sunburn” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “sunburn” come from?
The word “sunburn” comes from Old English. From Old English sunbryne, a compound of sun and burn, found in similar forms across many Germanic languages.
How many meanings does “sunburn” have?
“Sunburn” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: red, sore skin caused by too much time in the sun.
