Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- intransitive verb To expose the body to the sun.
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- verb intransitive To
expose one's body to thesun in order torelax or to obtain atan
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- verb expose one's body to the sun
Etymologies
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Examples
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"Big decks you could lie out and sunbathe which is what we wanted and they wanted to come across and look at the art galleries of Edinburgh."
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"Big decks you could lie out and sunbathe which is what we wanted and they wanted to come across and look at the art galleries of Edinburgh."
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Nests are maintained by worker ants who also "sunbathe" before going inside to release heat and keep eggs warm.
unknown title 2009
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Previous research has shown that some species of tree frog have a special pigment in their skin that enables them to reflect light, allowing them to "sunbathe" without drying out.
British Blogs 2008
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Previous research has shown that some species of tree frog have a special pigment in their skin that enables them to reflect light, allowing them to "sunbathe" without drying out.
British Blogs 2008
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In the 1970s, topless was the new way to sunbathe on the Riviera.
The English Is Coming! Leslie Dunton-Downer 2010
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In the 1970s, topless was the new way to sunbathe on the Riviera.
The English Is Coming! Leslie Dunton-Downer 2010
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We considered that the average consumer would infer from the claim 'Book to the sun now' and the image of the woman sunbathing, in a bikini, with a cocktail, that the promotion included fares to destinations warm enough to sunbathe in swimwear during the promotional period, the ASA said.
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Lenore would gaze up joyfully from her baby carriage as Aida happily strolled with her in the park and met friends to chat, sunbathe, and enjoy the silky-skinned new baby.
Red Flags or Red Herrings? Susan Engel 2011
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ALICE I don't sunbathe, but I do play golf every day.
Alice Cooper and Noel Fielding talk rock'n'roll, drink, drugs and golf 2012
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