Suntan: meaning, definitions and examples

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suntan

[ ˈsʌnˌtæn ]

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beach

A suntan is a brown colour that you get on your skin by sitting in the sun for a long time. It is often considered attractive and healthy.

Synonyms

bronze, tan

Examples of usage

My suntan is fading after the summer.
She spends hours sunbathing to get a suntan.

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beach

If you suntan, you sit or lie in the sun to get a tan on your skin.

Synonyms

bronze, tan

Examples of usage

She loves to suntan on the beach.
He suntanned for hours by the pool.

Translations

Translations of the word "suntan" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bronzeado

🇮🇳 धूप सेंकना

🇩🇪 Sonnenbräune

🇮🇩 berjemur

🇺🇦 засмага

🇵🇱 opalenizna

🇯🇵 日焼け (ひやけ)

🇫🇷 bronzage

🇪🇸 bronceado

🇹🇷 güneş yanığı

🇰🇷 선탠

🇸🇦 تسمير البشرة

🇨🇿 opalování

🇸🇰 opálenie

🇨🇳 晒黑 (shài hēi)

🇸🇮 porjavelost

🇮🇸 sólbrúnka

🇰🇿 күнге күю

🇬🇪 გარუჯვა

🇦🇿 günəş yanığı

🇲🇽 bronceado

Word origin

The term 'suntan' originated in the early 19th century, combining the words 'sun' and 'tan'. The concept of tanning one's skin dates back to ancient civilizations, where darker skin was often associated with a higher social status or outdoor labor. In modern times, suntanning has become a popular activity for leisure and aesthetic reasons, although the risks of sun exposure are now well-known.