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 the sun in order to relax or to obtain a tan

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  • verb expose one's body to the sun

Etymologies

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sun + bathe

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Examples

  • "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."

    The Daily Record - Home 2009

  • "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."

    The Daily Record - Home 2009

  • Nests are maintained by worker ants who also "sunbathe" before going inside to release heat and keep eggs warm.

    unknown title 2009

  • 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

  • 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

  • In the 1970s, topless was the new way to sunbathe on the Riviera.

    The English Is Coming! Leslie Dunton-Downer 2010

  • In the 1970s, topless was the new way to sunbathe on the Riviera.

    The English Is Coming! Leslie Dunton-Downer 2010

  • 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.

    Ryanair bikini ad banned 2011

  • 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

  • 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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