suntans

[suhn-tanz]

noun

(used with a plural verb)

1. a tan military uniform for summer wear.

Word History and Origins

Origin of suntans¹

1935–40, suntan, -s ³

Example Sentences

But the return of pleasant weather this year could bring more than suntans as the deluges provided fertile ground for mosquitoes.

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

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Pretty hornet-girls in bright bikinis with suntans that glimmer for miles.

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They had sizzling brown suntans, gleaming dental work, big chunky silver wristwatches and shaded, enormous eyewear.

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Bling, suntans and Florida and New York are in.

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