sunbathe

verb

sun·​bathe ˈsən-ˌbāt͟h How to pronounce sunbathe (audio)
sunbathed; sunbathing; sunbathes
sunbather noun

Examples of sunbathe in a Sentence

People were sunbathing on the beach.
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The sofa’s deep seats and curved armrests provide the perfect setting to spend lazy afternoons sunbathing, while the attention-grabbing red upholstery brings an element of unexpected red theory to your lush exteriors. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026 That was, until September 2024 when Gunner was sunbathing outside and suddenly spotted a bunny, bolting after it immediately. Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026 In the video, Samba is seen sunbathing on the riverbank in Twyford. Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026 The model sunbathed in the one-piece, which dipped all the way down to her ribs, by a pool. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sunbathe

Word History

Etymology

back-formation from sunbather

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sunbathe was in 1917

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“Sunbathe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunbathe. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

sunbathe

verb
sun·​bathe -ˌbāt͟h How to pronounce sunbathe (audio)
: to expose oneself to sunlight or a sunlamp especially to get a tan
sunbather noun
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