sun bath

noun

1. the exposure of the body to the rays of the sun or a sun lamp, esp in order to get a suntan

Example Sentences

Plus, after harvesting, providing a calculated dose of direct heat and humidity, a process known as curing, is needed to fully form the potato’s sugar profile; small growers find a dry spot to lay out the sweet potatoes and give them a sun bath.

From New York Times

Devils hunt at night, but also enjoy a good afternoon sun bath.

From National Geographic

That day, the Marine, then 22, was wearing swim trunks, headed to take a sun bath when he started to see bombing.

From Washington Times

I found out, after I was well enough to take a sun bath on the porch, that a woman had sent all my luxuries, and that her purse had been opened for my relief.

From Project Gutenberg

But the ideal bath-room will have a southeasterly exposure, and the new-risen sun, that saw young Adam bathing in the Garden of Eden, will look cheerily in and add a sun bath.

From Project Gutenberg