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sunbathing

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Sunbathing (noun) means the activity of lying outdoors in the sun, often with minimal clothing, to get a tan. Example: “Sunbathing without protection can badly damage your skin.”

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The activity of lying outdoors in the sun, often with minimal clothing, to get a tan.
"Sunbathing without protection can badly damage your skin."
"The resort has a quiet area set aside for sunbathing."

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In plain EnglishThe activity of lying in the sun to tan.

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Remember sunscreen — prolonged sunbathing carries real skin-cancer risk.

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What does “sunbathing” mean?
The word “sunbathing” means the activity of lying outdoors in the sun, often with minimal clothing, to get a tan. In plain terms, the activity of lying in the sun to tan.
How do you use “sunbathing” in a sentence?
Here is “sunbathing” used in a sentence: “Sunbathing without protection can badly damage your skin.”
What part of speech is “sunbathing”?
“Sunbathing” is a noun.
What is the meaning of sunbathing?
"sunbathing" (noun) means the activity of lying outdoors in the sun, often with minimal clothing, to get a tan.