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Definition of sunbath

sunbath

/ˈsʌnˌbæθ/
sun · bath
Plural:sunbaths
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Past Simple:sunbathed
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Past Participle:sunbathed
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Present Participle:sunbathing
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sunbath Lexical Profile

sunbath Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An act or period of exposing the body to direct sunlight for warmth, relaxation, or tanning, or to artificial ultraviolet rays for therapeutic purposes.

Example

"The doctor recommended a brief daily sunbath on the terrace to help boost the patient's vitamin D levels."

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• verb

1

To sit or lie in the sun, especially in order to tan or warm oneself (a rare variant of sunbathe).

Example

"They liked to sunbath on the quiet deck overlooking the lake during summer afternoons."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Sunbath" (ending in -th) is primarily a noun, whereas "sunbathe" (ending in -the) is the standard verb form; using "sunbath" as a verb is rare and often regarded as a misspelling in contemporary English.

• Nearby Words

sunangel
sunbake
sunbaked
sunbath
sunbathe
sunbather
sunbeam

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sunbath. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sunbath
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