sunbathe

[suhn-beyth]

verb (used without object)

sunbathed, sunbathing 

1. to take a sunbath.

sunbathe

/ ˈsʌnˌbeɪð /

verb

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

Other Word Forms

• sunbather noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of sunbathe¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; sun + bathe

Example Sentences

Seals swam by, one hauling itself up to sunbathe on a fishing boat.

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I'm watching a TikTok video in which the beauty influencer is explaining how to develop a vibrant set of tan lines - without sunbathing.

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It was being in a penguin holiday camp – there were lovers having an argument, kids swimming, others sunbathing and some were gathered at a wee dune, having what looked like a meeting.

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Across the room, a Wassily-style chair sunbathes in the corner, with a handmade burgundy leather base and back, studs running along the seams.

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Ushering us away from a small crowd sunbathing on the grass and a little beach, she lights a cigarette and is watchful as we wait to hear what she has to say.

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Related Words

• laze 
• loll 
• lounge 
• relax