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sunbathing

[ ˈsʌnˌbeɪðɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb

^{Context #1 | Noun}

relaxation

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

Synonyms

sun exposure, sun tanning.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
sunbathing	Used when someone intentionally lies or sits in the sun, usually on a beach or by a pool, to enjoy and relax while soaking up the sunlight. Often done for leisure. She spent the afternoon sunbathing by the pool. We went to the beach for some sunbathing and relaxation.
sun tanning	Describes the process of getting a tan by spending time in the sun. This phrase focuses on the act of tanning and the result, rather than relaxing or enjoying the sun. She is sun tanning to get a darker complexion. He spent the weekend sun tanning at the beach.
sun exposure	Refers to being in the sun, which can happen intentionally or unintentionally. This term is often used in medical or health-related discussions, especially regarding the effects on skin. Prolonged sun exposure can lead to skin cancer. It's important to monitor your sun exposure to avoid sunburn.

Word

Description / Examples

sunbathing

Used when someone intentionally lies or sits in the sun, usually on a beach or by a pool, to enjoy and relax while soaking up the sunlight. Often done for leisure.

She spent the afternoon sunbathing by the pool.
We went to the beach for some sunbathing and relaxation.

sun tanning

Describes the process of getting a tan by spending time in the sun. This phrase focuses on the act of tanning and the result, rather than relaxing or enjoying the sun.

She is sun tanning to get a darker complexion.
He spent the weekend sun tanning at the beach.

sun exposure

Refers to being in the sun, which can happen intentionally or unintentionally. This term is often used in medical or health-related discussions, especially regarding the effects on skin.

Prolonged sun exposure can lead to skin cancer.
It's important to monitor your sun exposure to avoid sunburn.

Examples of usage

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

^{Context #2 | Verb}

activity

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

Synonyms

sun tan, sunbathe.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
sunbathing	As this word is a duplicated entry, it follows the same usage as the first entry for 'sunbathing'. She spends hours sunbathing every summer
sunbathe	Use this word as a verb when someone is spending time sitting or lying in the sun to get a tan. We like to sunbathe by the pool on weekends
sun tan	This word refers to the brown color of the skin that results from spending time in the sun. It is the result of sunbathing. After two weeks in Hawaii, he had a nice sun tan

Word

Description / Examples

sunbathing

As this word is a duplicated entry, it follows the same usage as the first entry for 'sunbathing'.

She spends hours sunbathing every summer

sunbathe

Use this word as a verb when someone is spending time sitting or lying in the sun to get a tan.

We like to sunbathe by the pool on weekends

sun tan

This word refers to the brown color of the skin that results from spending time in the sun. It is the result of sunbathing.

After two weeks in Hawaii, he had a nice sun tan

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

Etymology

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.