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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Sophia gave her endless love, kisses every day, sunbathing together in the backyard, drives to get pup cups from Starbucks. Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Aug. 2025 Justin reshared a shot of Hailey posing while sunbathing in a white and yellow bikini by the sea on the Spanish island of Mallorca. Escher Walcott, People.com, 12 July 2025 Long renowned for its verdant landscapes and historic temples, the Indonesian island of Bali draws droves of tourists each year to surf and sunbathe along its sandy shores—but in recent years, this influx of international visitors has caused serious strain on its local communities. Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025 Marilyn Monroe said its Catalina Pool was her favorite place to sunbathe, and her rat pack confreres Frank, Sammy and Joey Bishop were never far away, bless their lascivious souls. David Weiss, Forbes.com, 29 July 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 19 Aug. 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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