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sunbathe

SUHN-bayth

Sunbathe (verb) means to lie or sit outside deliberately exposing your skin to sunlight, usually to get a tan. Example: “They spent the afternoon sunbathing on the beach.”

verb
1
To lie or sit outside deliberately exposing your skin to sunlight, usually to get a tan.
"They spent the afternoon sunbathing on the beach."
"She likes to sunbathe by the pool every morning."

How to use sunbathe

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo relax outside in the sun, usually to tan your skin.

Common pairings
sunbathing on the beach lie out sunbathing

Word forms

sunbathed past tense, sunbathes plural, sunbathes singular

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Etymology

A compound of sun and bathe.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “sunbathe” mean?

The word “sunbathe” means to lie or sit outside deliberately exposing your skin to sunlight, usually to get a tan. In plain terms, to relax outside in the sun, usually to tan your skin.

How do you pronounce “sunbathe”?

“Sunbathe” is pronounced SUHN-bayth (/ˈsʌnbeɪð/ in IPA).

How do you use “sunbathe” in a sentence?

Here is “sunbathe” used in a sentence: “She likes to sunbathe by the pool every morning.”

What part of speech is “sunbathe”?

“Sunbathe” is a verb.

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