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suntans

American  
[suhn-tanz] / ˈsʌnˌtænz /

noun

(used with a plural verb)
  1. a tan military uniform for summer wear.


Etymology

Origin of suntans

1935–40, see suntan, -s 3

Example Sentences

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“They have the best suntans you’ve ever seen in your life,” said Kasen’s mom, Katie Wenzel, 45, who runs a local restaurant and motel.

From Washington Post • Jul. 27, 2021

The people who lived here before me danced in Bourbon Street clubs; the balcony was for suntans.

From The New Yorker • Aug. 12, 2019

Many officials spent their time in a secure room reading signals-intelligence reports or working on their suntans by the pool.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 2, 2016

Honestly, would you want to be dating someone who can make it through that field of California suntans without even an aesthete’s appreciation?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2016

He was wearing a blue shirt and suntans and white socks and black shoes.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote

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