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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The pools are shallow, great for both sunbathing and entertaining young kids. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026 Sweeney modeled a white button-up from Syrn’s Playful collection while sunbathing in the preppy string bikini, which was covered in green and white vertical stripes. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 27 June 2026 Swimmers sunbathe on the banks of the Canal Saint-Martin in Paris as France experiences a heat wave on June 20, 2026. Duarte Dias, CBS News, 26 June 2026 Dunes Beach, Half Moon Bay Part of Half Moon Bay State Beach, Dunes Beach is a beautiful place to sunbathe the day away, with sandstone bluffs and, of course, spectacular dunes. Adeline Duff, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 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 5 Jul. 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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