tanning bed
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of tanning bed
An Americanism dating back to 1980–85
Example Sentences
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A CeraVe sunscreen campaign woos Gen Z tanmaxxers with a social-media video series that kicks off with the dramatic destruction of a tanning bed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
"We should have a similar campaign with tanning bed usage. The World Health Organization has deemed tanning beds to be the same level of carcinogen as smoking and asbestos. It's a class one carcinogen."
From Science Daily ● Dec. 15, 2025
While Kellogg was working more toward a tanning bed model, modern UV light therapy does reportedly have benefits in treating skin issues and mood disorders.
From Salon ● May 7, 2022
Not a celebrity hairstylist or tanning bed in sight.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2020
Ama sidesteps a spotted gecko using a rock as a tanning bed.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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