sun bathing

Thân thiện

A family enjoys sun bathing on the sandy beach.

Definition

Noun: 1. The act or practice of immersing the body in sunlight: This refers to the activity of exposing one's skin to the sun, typically for relaxation, to acquire a tan, or for perceived health benefits.

Usage

• Sun bathing is typically used to describe a leisurely activity, often associated with beaches, parks, or pools.
• It is a non-count noun (uncountable) when referring to the general activity. For example: "She enjoys sun bathing."
• It can function as a modifier in compound nouns (see 'Variants and Related Words').

Examples

Advanced Usage

• The term can imply a deliberate, often prolonged, exposure to the sun.
• In a medical or dermatological context, it is often discussed in terms of risks (e.g., skin cancer) versus benefits (e.g., Vitamin D synthesis).

Variants and Related Words

• Sunbathe (verb): The action of engaging in sun bathing.
  • They love to sunbathe by the pool.
• Sunbather (noun): A person who is sun bathing.
  • The beach was crowded with sunbathers.
• Sunbathing session (noun phrase): A specific period of time spent sun bathing.

Synonyms

• Tanning: Specifically emphasizes the goal of darkening the skin.
• Basking: Lying exposed to pleasant warmth, which can include sunlight.

Related Phrases

• Catch some rays: An informal idiom meaning to sunbathe.
  • I'm going to the park to catch some rays.

Học thuật

Noun

1. immersing the body in sunlight