suntans

[ suhn-tanz ]

noun

, (used with a plural verb)

1. a tan military uniform for summer wear.

Word History and Origins

Origin of suntans¹

1935–40, Americanism; suntan, -s ³

Example Sentences

But the return of pleasant weather this year could bring more than suntans as the deluges provided fertile ground for mosquitoes.

From Los Angeles Times

The people who lived here before me danced in Bourbon Street clubs; the balcony was for suntans.

From The New Yorker

Pretty hornet-girls in bright bikinis with suntans that glimmer for miles.

From Literature

They had sizzling brown suntans, gleaming dental work, big chunky silver wristwatches and shaded, enormous eyewear.

From Washington Post

Bling, suntans and Florida and New York are in.

From The Guardian