sun·burn
ˈsən-ˌbərn 
sunburned
ˈsən-ˌbərnd
or sunburnt
ˈsən-ˌbərnt
; sunburning
or sunburnt
ˈsən-ˌbərnt
; sunburning
: to burn or discolor by the sun
: to become sunburned
: inflammation of the skin caused by overexposure to ultraviolet radiation especially from sunlight
Examples of sunburn in a Sentence
Noun
He has a bad sunburn.
Use sunscreen to prevent sunburn.
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Alex Harris
july 25, Miami Herald, 25 July 2025
They were clearly exhausted: even the ones who were in good shape had cracked lips, were sunburned and covered in brown-gold desert sand.
—Literary Hub, 24 June 2025
Katlein Franca, Verywell Health, 30 July 2025
Avoid rays: Limit your exposure to direct sunlight, especially during the hottest parts of the day (usually between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.) to reduce your risk of sunburn and overheating.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 24 July 2025
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Verb
Scientists call the ghostly white coral — starving and sunburning — bleached.
—Alex Harris
july 25, Miami Herald, 25 July 2025
They were clearly exhausted: even the ones who were in good shape had cracked lips, were sunburned and covered in brown-gold desert sand.
—Literary Hub, 24 June 2025
Noun
Medications and Supplements May Increase Your Risk Certain medications and herbal supplements can make your skin more prone to sunburn.
—Katlein Franca, Verywell Health, 30 July 2025
Avoid rays: Limit your exposure to direct sunlight, especially during the hottest parts of the day (usually between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.) to reduce your risk of sunburn and overheating.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 24 July 2025
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“Sunburn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunburn. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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