sunbathe

verb

sun·​bathe ˈsən-ˌbāt͟h How to pronounce sunbathe (audio)
sunbathed; sunbathing; sunbathes
sunbather noun

Examples of sunbathe in a Sentence

People were sunbathing on the beach.
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In his letters, Altaylı offers glimpses of life behind the bars, from sunbathing in the prison courtyard to battling mosquitoes and even being taken out by a guard to play football. Afşin Yurdakul, Time, 7 Oct. 2025 Wobbly, felt-tip, black-and-white lines show a skinny woman sunbathing topless on a roof with her cat. Jo Livingstone, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025 Costway Chaise Recliner, Set of Two A chaise lounge offers a comfortable spot to nap, sunbathe, or read outdoors without needing extra cushions and accessories. Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2025 Stock Image: In an aerial photo, people sunbathe on the sand at La Jolla's Windansea Beach during a summer heat wave on September 6, 2025 in San Diego, California. Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sunbathe

Word History

Etymology

back-formation from sunbather

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sunbathe was in 1917

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“Sunbathe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunbathe. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

sunbathe

verb
sun·​bathe -ˌbāt͟h How to pronounce sunbathe (audio)
: to expose oneself to sunlight or a sunlamp especially to get a tan
sunbather noun
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