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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Days are spent sunbathing and swimming at the beach, pedaling to pick up a snack from The Green Market, and exploring the Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2026 The coach and reporter spent time together in Sedona, Arizona prior to the league meetings at an adults resort, where they were photographed sunbathing by a pool, in a hot tub, at a bar, and on the rooftop of a bungalow holding hands and embracing. Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026 Meanwhile, parents can sunbathe on the pool deck, relax at the Mandara Spa, enjoy afternoon tea in the Observation Lounge, or sip a specialty coffee in the ship’s own Starbucks. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 Other photos in the carousel showed Kourtney sunbathing in a black bikini, dinner dates, and sweet selfies, along with some special moments between her and little Rocky at Disneyland. Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026 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 28 Apr. 2026.

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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