sunbathe

verb

sun·​bathe ˈsən-ˌbāt͟h How to pronounce sunbathe (audio)
sunbathed; sunbathing; sunbathes
sunbather noun

Examples of sunbathe in a Sentence

People were sunbathing on the beach.
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Word History

Etymology

back-formation from sunbather

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sunbathe was in 1917

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Cite this Entry

“Sunbathe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunbathe. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

sunbathe

verb
sun·​bathe -ˌbāt͟h How to pronounce sunbathe (audio)
: to expose oneself to sunlight or a sunlamp especially to get a tan
sunbather noun
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