About The Word Sunburn

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Sunburn

Sunburn Meaning & Definition
Sunburn Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Sunburn?

[n] redness of the skin caused by exposure to the rays of the sun
[n] a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun
[v] get a sunburn by overexposure to the sun

Synonyms | Synonyms for Sunburn: burn | burn | erythema solare | suntan | tan

Related Terms | Find terms related to Sunburn:

See Also | color | colour | discolor | discolour | erythema | first-degree burn | hyperpigmentation

Sunburn In Webster's Dictionary

\Sun"burn`\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Sunburned}or {Sunburnt}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Sunburning}.] To burn or discolor by the sun; to tan. Sunburnt and swarthy though she be. --Dryden.
\Sun"burn`\, n. The burning or discoloration produced on the skin by the heat of the sun; tan.

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