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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Shahin Hashemi, 35, a cybersecurity engineer, was sunbathing on a lounge chair at the pool Wednesday. Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2025 Callan and her colleagues flanked a group of seal pups sunbathing on the water’s edge. Emilie Ikeda, NBC news, 1 May 2025 One woman sunbathed along the shore, oblivious to globs at her feet. Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 9 May 2025 In Jacmel, 60 miles from the capital, families sunbathe at the beach, shop at teeming markets and zip about on moto-taxis through crowded streets. Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 27 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 2 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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