bask in the sun

[ bask in thuh suhn ]

idiom

1. to lie or sit in the pleasant warmth of the sun:

   On the first hot day, everybody headed for the beach to bask in the sun.

   Being cold-blooded, reptiles get their heat from the external environment, which is why you often see them basking in the sun.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bask in the sun¹

First recorded in 1610–20