Suntan: meaning, definitions and examples
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suntan
[ ˈsʌnˌtæn ]
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
Examples of usage
- My suntan is fading after the summer.
- She spends hours sunbathing to get a suntan.
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.
See also: tan.