Meaning & Definition of word "Sunburn"

Sunburn

/ˈsʌn.bɜrn/

1. A skin condition resulting from overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, usually from the sun, characterized by redness, pain, and sometimes peeling.
- Example: After spending the entire day at the beach without sunscreen, she suffered a severe sunburn.
2. The redness and inflammation of the skin caused by excessive exposure to the sun.
- Example: He applied aloe vera to soothe the sunburn on his shoulders.

1. To cause a skin condition resulting from excessive exposure to sunlight, resulting in redness and discomfort.
- Example: If you don't wear sunscreen, you could easily sunburn within a few hours.
2. To become red and painful due to exposure to the sun.
- Example: She tends to sunburn quickly, so she always re-applies sunscreen regularly.

The word 'sunburn' combines 'sun' referring to the star that warms the Earth and 'burn' indicating damage to the skin.

sun protection:

Methods to shield the skin from harmful UV rays.

sunscreen application:

The act of putting on a cream that protects the skin from sunburn.

tanning oil:

A product intended to enhance the tanning process while potentially increasing the risk of sunburn.

sun:

The star at the center of our solar system that emits light and heat.

burn:

Injury to a person's skin or flesh caused by heat, electricity, acid, or radiation.

UV radiation:

Invisible rays that are part of the energy that comes from the sun.

Meaning: Lobster red

Example Sentence: After lying out in the sun too long, he looked completely lobster red.

Meaning: Toast

Example Sentence: Don't forget your sunscreen, or you'll end up toast after this beach trip.