noun
sunburn
SUHN-burn
Sunburn (noun) means Red, sore skin caused by too much time in the sun. Example: “His shoulders were covered in painful sunburn after the hike.”
noun
1
Red, sore skin caused by too much time in the sun.
"His shoulders were covered in painful sunburn after the hike."
"Aloe vera can soothe mild sunburn."
verb
1
To get burned by overexposure to the sun.
"Cover up or you'll sunburn within the hour."
How to use sunburn
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA burn to the skin from too much sun exposure.
Common pairings
bad sunburn
sunburn cream
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Word forms
- Plural
- sunburns
- Third person singular
- sunburns
- Past tense
- sunburned, sunburnt
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Etymology
From Old English sunbryne, a compound of sun and burn, found in similar forms across many Germanic languages.
Synonyms
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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.
