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

Kendwa Beach, on the northwestern coast, is the perfect place to sunbathe, swim in turquoise waters, and watch a world-famous Zanzibar sunset. — Veronica Lopez, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026

Thamman pointed to the tragic outcome for Freya the friendly walrus, who went viral online in 2022 for climbing onto small boats to sunbathe in the Oslo Fjord. — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

Snacking is necessary to keep the whole group sustained while sunbathing. — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 4 July 2026

The pools are shallow, great for both sunbathing and entertaining young kids. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 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