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sunbed

American  
[suhn-bed] / ˈsʌnˌbɛd /

noun

  1. Chiefly British. tanning bed.

  2. a lounge chair used for sunbathing.

sunbed British  
/ ˈsʌnˌbɛd /

noun

  1. a piece of equipment, usu consisting of rows of lights, which surrounds a person with ultraviolet rays in order to induce an artificial suntan

  2. a bed or couch for lying on in the sun

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But the association argues health bodies and the ASA overstate sunbed risks, as stricter regulations better protect customers.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

Although Emma said she could not say for certain sunbed use caused her skin cancer, she believed they were "likely a factor in me getting melanoma".

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2025

While sunbeds may be tempting, skin cancer survivor Emma Giannuzzi, 36, is urging people to use fake tanning products instead, highlighting the risks associated with sunbed use.

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2025

The voiceover continued: "The research also showed that sunbed use was not associated with melanoma mortality."

From BBC • Sep. 17, 2025

I suggested Mrs. de Roo should think about getting a sunbed.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

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