or sunburnt
ˈsən-ˌbərnt
; sunburning
Examples of sunburn in a Sentence
Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 3 Feb. 2024
Over breakfast in a motel lobby -- a tad scruffy and sunburned from nearly three weeks on the rails leading a band of artists, musicians and other creative types on a cross-country art show -- Aitken was still basking in the glow of the prior evening’s success.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2023
She was sunburned, with no shelter to shade her, and her eyes suffered from constant exposure to dust and UV radiation.
—Caitlin Gibson, Washington Post, 5 Dec. 2023
At Hula Grill by West Maui’s Kaanapali Beach, sunburned visitors chat over drinks.
—Jack Kiyonaga, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Nov. 2023
By hour 4, when the Palos Verdes peninsula came into view, we were all sunburned and ready to be home as the wind had died down, we were forced to rely on the motor, which, even at its maximum effort, moved us along at just 1 to 2 knots.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2023
Preventing sunburned lips can reduce your risk of skin cancer.
—Claire Gillespie, Health, 27 Feb. 2023
Look chic and protect your face from getting sunburned with this stylish Crochet Raffia Sun Hat from Jenni Kayne, a classic accessory that’s sure to become an essential in your summer wardrobe.
—Erica Finamore, wsj.com, 19 Sep. 2023
Grapes can also dry out when sunburned, which can result in brown, bitter wines.
—Sofia Andrade, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2023
Sarah Klein, Health, 30 Mar. 2024
Cactuses and succulents can be covered temporarily with 30% shade cloth to prevent sunburn during excessively high temperatures.
—Caralin Nunes, The Arizona Republic, 18 Mar. 2024
While preventing sunburn is better, this after-sun gel is your backup plan.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2024
It can be used to prevent diaper rash, clear up even the most serious cases, and treat sunburns, acne, eczema, and more skin conditions.
—Brienne Walsh, Parents, 21 Feb. 2024
But if placed in an area that does not get partial shade, the flowers will experience sunburn.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2024
There's a misconception that eye damage of this nature is a sunburn, said Benner, from the optometric association.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2024
An editor from Buy Side makes sure to pack it on vacation just in case of accidental sunburn.
—Anneke Knot, wsj.com, 5 Dec. 2023
The packing dream, a desire to escape my humble origins; the sunburn neurosis, from my mother’s warnings.
—Lauren Oyler, The New Yorker, 9 Mar. 2024
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Word History
Verb
back-formation from sunburned, from sun + burned
Verb
1530, in the meaning defined at transitive sense
Noun
1584, in the meaning defined above
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“Sunburn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunburn. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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