tanning bed

noun

1. a boxlike bed having a hinged cover and equipped with sunlamps to produce a suntan.

Word History and Origins

Origin of tanning bed¹

An Americanism dating back to 1980–85

Example Sentences

“Today’s cross-examination was described as ‘heated’ and ‘intense,’ which coincidentally are the only two settings on Trump’s tanning bed.”

From New York Times

He needs body parts and she can help get those for him, zapping him further back to life with the electrifying tanning bed in her garage.

From Los Angeles Times

Sheila, you see, has chanced upon a time machine that, to the untrained eye, looks like a salon’s tanning bed, and she has become obsessed with getting her encounter with Gary just right, molding him to her exact desired specs in the process.

From New York Times

While Kellogg was working more toward a tanning bed model, modern UV light therapy does reportedly have benefits in treating skin issues and mood disorders.

From Salon

She says there was no tanning bed in the White House.

From Seattle Times