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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Beachgoers sunbathing or sitting under umbrellas at the stretch of Waikiki beach near the resort could hear the strikers in the distance as hotel guests enjoyed the pool, shops and restaurants throughout the sprawling resort. Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 25 Sep. 2024 The superintendent knows where the alligators lie, sunbathing along the acres of canals that irrigate fields of sugarcane. Alena Botros, Fortune, 17 June 2024 Even if your late summer travel plans don’t involve sunbathing along the Cote d’Azur or dining at Lo Scoglio on the Amalfi Coast, no need to fret. Elycia Rubin, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Aug. 2024 Locals and expats cycle or walk down sandy streets, sunbathe on the empty shoreline, or stroll down the quiet malecón (boardwalk). Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sunbathe 

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 16 Nov. 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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