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Definition of suntan

suntan

/ˈsʌn.tæn/
sun · tan
Plural:suntans
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Adjective:suntanned
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Past Simple:suntanned
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Past Participle:suntanned
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Present Participle:suntanning
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suntan Lexical Profile

suntan Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A golden-brown coloration of the skin caused by exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun.

Example

"She returned from her coastal vacation with a noticeable suntan."

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• verb

1

To expose the skin to the sun in order to achieve a brownish coloration, or to become brown from sun exposure.

Example

"Many tourists spend the afternoon by the pool to suntan."

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• Nearby Words

sunspot
sunstroke
sunsuit
suntan
suntanned
suntrap
sunup

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