sunbathe

verb

sun·​bathe ˈsən-ˌbāt͟h 

sunbathed; sunbathing; sunbathes

intransitive verb

: to take a sunbath

sunbather

ˈsən-ˌbā-t͟hər 

noun

Examples of sunbathe in a Sentence

People were sunbathing on the beach.

Recent Examples on the Web

Or go to one of the many unblemished simple beaches, towel in hand and swim and sunbathe old-school—sans expensive sun beds and bottle service. — Chloe Sachdev, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026

The longtime friends were recently photographed while sunbathing and hanging out with their famous friends on a luxury yacht while vacationing off the Spanish island of Mallorca. — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Those looking to unwind can enjoy sunbathing or picnicking on the beach, with several shaded areas providing ideal spots for relaxation. — Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026

Statham’s post then concluded with a selfie of himself, Huntington-Whiteley and Jack sunbathing on the boat. — Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

back-formation from sunbather

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sunbathe

• bathe
• lathe

Kids Definition

sunbathe

verb

sun·​bathe -ˌbāt͟h 

: to expose oneself to sunlight or a sunlamp especially to get a tan

sunbather

-ˌbā-t͟hər 

noun