sunbathe

[ suhn-beyth ]

verb (used without object)

, sun·bathed, sun·bath·ing.

1. to take a sunbath.

sunbathe

/ ˈsʌnˌbeɪð /

verb

1. intr to bask in the sunshine, esp in order to get a suntan

Derived Forms

• ˈsunˌbather, noun

Other Words From

• sunbather noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of sunbathe¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; sun + bathe

Example Sentences

It was being in a penguin holiday camp – there were lovers having an argument, kids swimming, others sunbathing and some were gathered at a wee dune, having what looked like a meeting.

From BBC

Across the room, a Wassily-style chair sunbathes in the corner, with a handmade burgundy leather base and back, studs running along the seams.

From Los Angeles Times

Ushering us away from a small crowd sunbathing on the grass and a little beach, she lights a cigarette and is watchful as we wait to hear what she has to say.

From BBC

"Melanoma, the most dangerous skin cancer, is now the fifth commonest cancer in the UK, the ongoing rise being attributed to sunbathing."

From BBC

In a now-deleted post, he was pictured sunbathing outside the villa with the caption "Waking up 40".

From BBC

Related Words

• laze
• loll
• lounge
• relax