sunbathing
ˈsʌnˌbeɪðɪŋ
sunbathing: lying in the sun for tanning or warmth
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Definition of sunbathing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

sun exposurelying in the sun for tanning or warmth
  • Sunbathing is popular on the beach in summer.
basking sunning

Adjective

1.
leisurerelated to lying in sun
  • She brought a sunbathing mat to the beach.
basking tanning
2.
equipmentRaredesigned for use while lying in the sunRare
  • She bought a sunbathing chair for the garden.
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  • sunbathing: lying in the sun for tanning or warmth
    lying in the sun for tanning or warmth

Origin of sunbathing

Old English, sunne (sun) + bæþ (bath)

Terms related to sunbathing

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sunbathesunbathedbeachlotionloungerelaxationsunscreenUVbathingleisureloungingreclining

Terms with sunbathing included in their meaning

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sun loungern.
outdoor furniture
reclining chair for sunbathing outdoors
pool chairn.
sunlounger
reclining chair for sunbathing by a pool
sun worshipern.
leisure
person who loves sunbathing or being in the sun
swim trunksn.
beachwear
lightweight shorts for swimming or sunbathing
bathingadj.
sun
related to sunbathing or exposure to sunlight
catch some raysv.
sunbathing
sunbathe or relax in the sun's warmth
perma-tann.
tanned look
permanently tanned appearance, often from sunbathing or tanning beds
take the sunv.
sunbathing
enjoy sunlight for leisure or health

Examples of sunbathing in a sentence

  • Sunbathing during the cruise was strictly optional.
  • The sunbathing tourists filled the beach.
  • She bought a sunbathing chair for her vacation.
  • The sunbathing mat was perfect for the beach.
  • He lay on a sunbathing towel by the pool.

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  1. French:bain de soleil, de bronzage, ...
  2. German:Sonnenbaden, ...
  3. Italian:prendere il sole, da prendere il sole, ...
  4. Spanish:tomar el sol, para tomar el sol, ...
  5. Portuguese:banhos de sol, para apanhar sol, ...
  6. Chinese:日光浴, 日光浴的, ...
  7. Japanese:日光浴, 日向ぼっこ, ...
  8. Arabic:تشمُّس, شَمْسِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:שִׁיזּוּף, שִׁיזּוּף, ...
  10. Russian:загорание, для загара, ...
  11. Ukrainian:засмагання, засмагаючий, ...
  12. Hindi:धूप सेंकना, धूप सेंकने वाला, ...
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