noun
suntan
SUHN-tan
Suntan (noun) means a darkening of the skin from being in the sun. Example: “She came back from holiday with a deep suntan.”
noun
1
A darkening of the skin from being in the sun.
"She came back from holiday with a deep suntan."
verb
1
To develop a suntan by exposing the skin to sunlight.
"They spent the afternoon suntanning by the pool."
How to use suntan
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSkin that has darkened from sun exposure, or the act of getting that tan.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
get a suntan
suntan lotion
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Word forms
- Plural
- suntans
- Third person singular
- suntans
- Past tense
- suntanned
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Etymology
From sun + tan, tan referring to the browning of skin.
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “suntan” mean?
The word “suntan” means a darkening of the skin from being in the sun. In plain terms, skin that has darkened from sun exposure, or the act of getting that tan.
How do you pronounce “suntan”?
“Suntan” is pronounced SUHN-tan (/ˈsʌnˌtæn/ in IPA).
How do you use “suntan” in a sentence?
Here is “suntan” used in a sentence: “She came back from holiday with a deep suntan.”
What part of speech is “suntan”?
Depending on how it is used, “suntan” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “suntan” have?
“Suntan” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a darkening of the skin from being in the sun.
