Sunbathing: meaning, definitions and examples
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sunbathing
[ ˈsʌnˌbeɪðɪŋ ]
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.
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.
See also: sun, sunbathe, sunbeam, sunbeams, sunday, sundown, sunken, sunlight, sunlit, sunny, sunray, sunrise, sunset, sunshade, sunshades, sunshine, sunup.