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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The beach offers a variety of things to do, from snorkeling in colorful coral reefs to sunbathing on lounge chairs. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2025 Florida man run over by vehicle while sunbathing Colson Janey, a 33-year-old beachgoer from Ocala, remains in the intensive care unit after being run over by a vehicle Saturday morning in Ormond Beach. Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025 Nestled along the sandy shores of Siloso Beach, the resort is adorned in tropical greenery, while peacocks wander freely across the gardens, hornbills perch in the frangipani trees and dinosaur-like monitor lizards sunbathe by breakfast tables. Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025 While sunbathing at the Beverly Hills Hotel, the actress Norma Shearer noticed an attractive young man at poolside talking on a telephone. Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2025 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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“Sunbathe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunbathe. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.

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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