Sunbathing: meaning, definitions and examples

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sunbathing

[ ˈsʌnˌbeɪðɪŋ ]

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relaxation

The activity of exposing one's body to the sun in order to tan or relax.

Synonyms

sun exposure, sun tanning

Examples of usage

I enjoy sunbathing on the beach during the summer.
She spent the afternoon sunbathing by the pool.

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activity

To lie or sit in the sun in order to tan or relax.

Synonyms

sun tan, sunbathe

Examples of usage

She loves sunbathing in her backyard.
We were sunbathing on the deck of the cruise ship.

Translations

Translations of the word "sunbathing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 banho de sol

🇮🇳 सूर्य स्नान

🇩🇪 Sonnenbaden

🇮🇩 berjemur

🇺🇦 засмага

🇵🇱 opalanie się

🇯🇵 日光浴 (にっこうよく)

🇫🇷 bain de soleil

🇪🇸 tomar el sol

🇹🇷 güneşlenme

🇰🇷 일광욕 (ilgwang-yok)

🇸🇦 حمام شمس

🇨🇿 opalování

🇸🇰 opaľovanie

🇨🇳 日光浴 (rìguāngyù)

🇸🇮 sončenje

🇮🇸 sólbað

🇰🇿 күнге қыздырыну

🇬🇪 მზეზე განთება

🇦🇿 günəşlənmək

🇲🇽 tomar el sol

Word origin

The practice of sunbathing dates back to ancient civilizations like the Greeks and Romans, who believed that exposure to the sun had health benefits. In the early 20th century, sunbathing became a popular leisure activity, associated with relaxation and achieving a tan. However, excessive sun exposure can lead to skin damage and health risks, leading to increased awareness of sun protection.