sunbed
Americannoun
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a piece of equipment, usu consisting of rows of lights, which surrounds a person with ultraviolet rays in order to induce an artificial suntan
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a bed or couch for lying on in the sun
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Lying on a sunbed, it can be easy to fantasise about quitting everything and retraining as a scuba diver instructor or yoga teacher, but Carr warns against a "knee-jerk reaction".
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
The Sunbed Association says the industry is already strictly regulated and does not believe sunbed use should be categorised in a similar way to tobacco products.
From BBC ● May 13, 2026
According to the hotel's website, guests are allocated a sunbed upon check-in and allowed to request their "preferred spot" for the duration of their holiday which is decided "with fairness and attentiveness".
From BBC ● May 10, 2026
Curiel-Lewandrowski has treated many former sunbed enthusiasts for advanced melanoma in their 20s and 30s, she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2026
I suggested Mrs. de Roo should think about getting a sunbed.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
We passed a beach club selling Aperol and private sunbeds.
From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2026
She says there is a misconception that skin cancer only happens to people who use sunbeds or sunbathe.
From BBC ● May 21, 2026
MPs from a cross-party group are calling for a ban on advertising sunbeds and for warnings to be issued about the dangers of skin cancer in shops.
From BBC ● May 13, 2026
But they said the operator did have an obligation to ensure there was an organisational structure to guarantee a "reasonable" ratio of sunbeds to guests.
From BBC ● May 10, 2026
Andrew Mills, from Newcastle, said he "spent most days away from the pool" on holiday in Zante last year because sunbeds "were all reserved with towels by 6am".
From BBC ● May 10, 2026
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