sun·burn
ˈsən-ˌbərn 
sunburned
ˈsən-ˌbərnd
or sunburnt
ˈsən-ˌbərnt
; sunburning
or sunburnt
ˈsən-ˌbərnt
; sunburning
: to burn or discolor by the sun
: to become sunburned
: inflammation of the skin caused by overexposure to ultraviolet radiation especially from sunlight
Examples of sunburn in a Sentence
Noun
He has a bad sunburn.
Use sunscreen to prevent sunburn.
Recent Examples on the Web
Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2024
Hell's itch appears as sunburned skin 24 to 72 hours after sun exposure.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 23 July 2024
Solcyré Burga, TIME, 16 Sep. 2024
This stuff really goes above and beyond the call of duty (that being to protect against sunburns and skin damage).
—Kristin Canning, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2024
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Verb
Rudy and Frieda as newlyweds, poolside, sunburned, giddy.
—Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2024
Hell's itch appears as sunburned skin 24 to 72 hours after sun exposure.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 23 July 2024
Noun
Their body excretes a pink fluid that gives the animal a wet appearance to prevent sunburns, according to the San Diego Zoo.
—Solcyré Burga, TIME, 16 Sep. 2024
This stuff really goes above and beyond the call of duty (that being to protect against sunburns and skin damage).
—Kristin Canning, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2024
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“Sunburn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunburn. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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