CEFR B1

sunbathe

verb

Meaning

To sit or lie in the sun, especially to tan or warm your body.

Examples

I love to sunbathe by the pool on hot summer days.
He spent the afternoon sunbathing on his balcony.

Synonyms: bask, laze, tan, recline

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sunbathe (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈsʌnbeɪð/

Definition

To sit or lie in the sun, especially to tan or warm your body.

Examples

I love to sunbathe by the pool on hot summer days.
He spent the afternoon sunbathing on his balcony.
Remember to wear sunscreen when you sunbathe to avoid getting burned.

How to Use sunbathe

sunbathe by (prepositional phrase): To expose oneself to the sun in a specific location. — "They decided to sunbathe by the lake."
sunbathe on (prepositional phrase): To expose oneself to the sun while on a particular surface or place. — "He was sunbathing on a towel on the grass."
sunbathe in (prepositional phrase): To expose oneself to the sun in a particular area or environment. — "She loves to sunbathe in the warm Mediterranean climate."

Synonyms of sunbathe

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