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

Vaughan had been on the boat with her husband and two children, aged 12 and eight, and had been sunbathing when the motorboat crashed into a sailboat carrying party-goers.

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"Melanoma is often associated with beaches and sunbathing, but our findings suggest that agricultural environments may also play a role," she said.

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Finally, the home features a stunning roof garden level that “crowns the mansion” and offers the perfect spot for sunbathing, gardening, or for hosting outdoor soirees in the summer.

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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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• relax