Synonyms

sunbathe

American

[suhn-beyth] / ˈsʌnˌbeɪð /

verb (used without object)

sunbathed, sunbathing

to take a sunbath.

sunbathe British

/ ˈsʌnˌbeɪð /

verb

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

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Other Word Forms

sunbather noun

Etymology

Origin of sunbathe

First recorded in 1590–1600; sun + bathe

Example Sentences

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After sunbathing on the beach in Brighton last June, Oonagh says she was approached by a man wearing sunglasses.

From BBC

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.

From Barron's

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

From Science Daily

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.

From MarketWatch

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

From Los Angeles Times

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