sunbathe

[ suhn-beyth ]

verb (used without object)

, sun·bathed, sun·bath·ing.

1. to take a sunbath.

sunbathe

/ ˈsʌnˌbeɪð /

verb

1. intr to bask in the sunshine, esp in order to get a suntan

Derived Forms

• ˈsunˌbather, noun

Other Words From

• sunbather noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of sunbathe¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; sun + bathe

Example Sentences

These people sunbathing next to a concentration camp, or eating blueberries.

From Washington Post

Patrizia turns out to be one of those aunties with a penchant for sunbathing in the nude without a care, and Fabietto adores her.

From Time

Plus, the top-level perch has a raised edge creating the perfect spot for your cat to sunbathe and watch the outside world.

From Popular-Science

The messages of “fun in the sun”, “get ready to sunbathe,” and “perfect sun protection” are all around the web and billboards.

From The Daily Beast

Related Words

• laze
• loll
• lounge
• relax