Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
suntan
noun
/ˈsʌn.tæn/
Definition
A suntan is the brown color of the skin that results from exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays.
Examples
- After spending a day at the beach, she returned home with a nice suntan.
- He uses sunscreen to protect his skin but still likes to get a suntan in the summer.
Meaning
A suntan occurs when the skin produces more melanin as a defense against sun damage.
Synonyms
- bronzing
- tanning
- sun-kissed skin
