sunbathing

/ˈsʌnˌbeɪðɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmˌbeɪðɪŋ/

Meanings

verb

To expose one's body to the sun in order to relax or to obtain a suntan.

Examples :

"After school, Maria sunbathed in the park to relax. "

noun

The act of lying outdoors exposed to the sun, usually wearing little or no clothing.

Examples :

"After school, Maria enjoyed the sunbathing on the beach. "

body action entertainment weather holiday appearance

Related Words

expose verb

/ɪkˈspəʊz/ /ɛkˈspoʊz/

To reveal, uncover, make visible, bring to light, introduce to.

"The teacher exposed the class to different cultures by showing pictures and videos from around the world. "

school noun

/skuːl/

(collective) A group of fish or a group of marine mammals such as porpoises, dolphins, or whales.

"The divers encountered a huge school of mackerel."

exposed verb

/ɪkˈspoʊzd/ /ɛkˈspoʊzd/

To reveal, uncover, make visible, bring to light, introduce to.

"The newspaper exposed the company's illegal dumping of waste. "

obtain verb

/əbˈteɪn/

To get hold of; to gain possession of, to procure; to acquire, in any way.

"To obtain a library card, you need to show a photo ID. "

enjoyed verb

/ɪnˈdʒɔɪd/

To receive pleasure or satisfaction from something

"Enjoy your holidays! I enjoy dancing."

usually adverb

/ˈjuːʒju(ə)li/ /ˈjuːʒ(ʊə)li/

Most of the time; less than always, but more than occasionally.

"Except for one or two days a year, he usually walks to work."

little noun

/ˈlɪ.ɾɫ̩/ /ˈlɘtl̩/ /ˈlɪtəl/ /ˈlɪtl̩/

A small amount.

"Can I try a little of that sauce?"

suntan noun

/ˈsʌntæn/

In humans a brown or darkened coloration of the skin caused by exposure to ultraviolet light.

"After spending the summer at the beach, Maria showed off her beautiful suntan. "

outdoors noun

/ˈaʊtdɔːrz/ /ˈaʊtˈdɔːrz/

(often preceded by "the") The environment outside of enclosed structures.

"The outdoors is a great place for children to play. "

clothing verb

/ˈkləʊðɪŋ/ /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/

To adorn or cover with clothing; to dress; to supply clothes or clothing.

"to feed and clothe a family; to clothe oneself extravagantly"

wearing verb

/ˈwɛəɹɪŋ/ /ˈwɛɹɪŋ/

To carry or have equipped on or about one's body, as an item of clothing, equipment, decoration, etc.

"She is wearing a blue sweater to school today. "

sunbathed verb

/ˈsʌnˌbeɪðd/ /ˈsʌnˌbeðd/

To expose one's body to the sun in order to relax or to obtain a suntan.

"After school, Maria sunbathed in the park to get some warmth and a tan. "