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Word

sunbathing

Phoneticssun·bathing

US/ˈsənˌbeɪðɪŋ/

UK/sˈʌnbeɪðɪŋ/

Definition

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.

Examples

“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.”

Examples

simple

“She is sunbathing on the beach.”

contextual

“After a long morning of hiking, the group spent the afternoon sunbathing by the lake.”

complex

“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.”

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