sunbath

[ suhn-bath, -bahth ]

noun

, plural sun·baths [suhn, -ba, th, z, -bah, th, z, -baths, -bahths].

1. deliberate exposure of the body to the direct rays of the sun or a sunlamp.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sunbath¹

First recorded in 1870–75; sun + bath ¹

Example Sentences

Now it is a sunbath we want rather than a cold dip,—to bask in the warmth like any cottontail.

From Project Gutenberg

"I think a sunbath will really be good for you, Mr. Moses," said Miss Keith.

From Project Gutenberg