sunburn
verb
sun·burn
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sunburning
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sunburning
sunburn
nounDefinition of sunburn (Entry 2 of 2)
: inflammation of the skin caused by overexposure to ultraviolet radiation especially from sunlight
Examples of sunburn in a Sentence
Noun
He has a bad sunburn. Use sunscreen to prevent sunburn.Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Light- or short-coated dogs can get sunburned, so ask your vet for recommendations on canine sunscreen because some human sunscreens are toxic if your pet licks them off. — Arricca Sansone, Country Living, "Everything You Need to Know About Hiking With Your Dog," 12 Feb. 2019 There may be lingering pain, soreness, or sensitivity after a tattoo, which can feel similar to sunburn or a bruise. — Lucy Diavolo, Teen Vogue, "A Tattoo Artist's Guide to Your First Tattoo," 2 Jan. 2019 Your eyes, like your skin, can get sunburned when they’re exposed to too much sunlight. — Korin Miller, SELF, "5 Entirely Preventable Eye Injuries Doctors See Way Too Often," 1 Nov. 2018 The tanning ethos dates back to The early 1920s, when Coco Chanel inadvertently got sunburned on the French Riviera — or, some say, on a cruise near there. — Alison Rose, Town & Country, "Hot Pursuit," 16 Dec. 2012 Cindie Allen-Stewart, of Mount Calm, shared her decades-old family secret on Facebook hoping to help some friends who, like her, are prone to sunburn despite using sunscreen. — Jennifer Earl, Fox News, "Texas mom's viral sunburn hack works, but it's not 'magical cure,' dermatologists warn," 3 July 2018 The child’s head, sunburned under the blond velvet, rested on the woman’s strong arm. — Lauren Groff, The New Yorker, "Under the Wave," 9 July 2017 If Tuohy were running barefoot, the bottom of her feet might be sunburned by the end of a long race. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, "America’s Next Great Running Hope, and One of the Cruelest Twists in Youth Sports," 8 June 2018 And now, aloe and hopefully goodbye to sunburn pain. — Amy Bartner, Indianapolis Star, "Sunburns: Race weekend's top lobsters," 29 May 2018Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Another important step in recovery with a severe sunburn: staying hydrated. — Amber Brenza, Health.com, "A Severe Sunburn Caused A 16-Year-Old Girl To Develop Protruding Blisters On Her Back," 26 July 2019 But even if there isn't any sunburn on your horizon, there are plenty of other ways skin can be hydrated and soothed. — Allure, "The 13 Best Aloe Skin-Care Products for Soothing Skin This Summer," 26 June 2019 Melanin absorbs ultraviolet light, as any fair-skinned person with a sunburn will ruefully tell you. — David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, "You Can Swallow This Battery," 24 Aug. 2016 Sunscreen also protects from the sun's harmful rays and reduces the risk of sunburn. — Jay R. Jordan, Houston Chronicle, "Houston activates heat emergency plan, opens cooling centers as heat wave sets in," 9 Aug. 2019 From trying to control all that sweat to preventing sunburns at the beach, summer comes with an array of unique challenges, especially for parents with young kids like Cate Blanchett. — Dana Rose Falcone, PEOPLE.com, "Cate Blanchett Calls 'Trying to Apply Sunscreen to a 4-Year-Old' the Hardest Part of Being a Mom," 9 Aug. 2019 My sister’s face was drowsy, eyes half-lidded, her cheeks and nose flushed with sunburn. — Mary Grimm, The New Yorker, "Back Then," 17 June 2019 Besides the immediate consequences of a sunburn, frequent UV exposure from the sun or tanning beds cause the majority of melanoma cases, according to the AAD. — Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, "What to Do When Your Sunburn Starts Peeling," 1 June 2018 Planning day trips to the beach is always fun—but coming back with a sunburn on your face isn't. — Tainaya Nash, House Beautiful, "This $40 Amazon Product Is A Face Umbrella For When Your Lying Down at The Beach," 19 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'sunburn.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for sunburn
sunburn
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of sunburn
: a condition in which your skin becomes sore and red from too much sunlight
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sunburn
noun
sun·burn
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Kids Definition of sunburn
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a sore red state of the skin caused by too much sunlight
sunburn
verb
sunburned\ -ˌbərnd \
or sunburnt\ -ˌbərnt \;
sunburning
Kids Definition of sunburn (Entry 2 of 2)
: to burn or discolor by exposure to the sun
sunburn
transitive verb
sun·burn
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sunburned\ -ˌbərnd
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or sunburnt\ -ˌbərnt
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sunburning
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sunburning
Medical Definition of sunburn
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to affect with sunburn
sunburned skin
sunburn
nounMedical Definition of sunburn (Entry 2 of 2)
: inflammation of the skin caused by overexposure to ultraviolet radiation especially from sunlight
— called also erythema solare
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