sunbathing
v. B1 Intermediate US //ˈsənˌbeɪðɪŋ// UK //sˈʌnbeɪðɪŋ// sun·bathing
v. to lie in the sun to get a tan or to relax. You usually do this at the beach or in a garden.
v. to expose one's body to the sun for the purpose of tanning or relaxation. Often used in the present participle form to describe a leisure activity.
She is sunbathing on the beach.
After a long morning of hiking, the group spent the afternoon sunbathing by the lake.
While some cultures view sunbathing as a necessary ritual for health, others consider it a sign of vanity or a lack of modesty in public spaces.