sun-bath

She enjoys a relaxing sun-bath on the beach towel.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Exposure to sunlight: "sun-bath" refers to the act of exposing the body to the sun's rays, typically for relaxation, tanning, or health benefits.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • She took a sun-bath on the beach to get a golden tan. (She exposed her body to sunlight for cosmetic reasons.)
  • Doctors recommend a short sun-bath in the morning for vitamin D absorption. (A brief period of sun exposure for health.)

Advanced Usage

• "to take a sun-bath": a common collocation meaning to intentionally expose oneself to the sun.
  • After a long winter, he decided to take a sun-bath in the garden. (He sat or lay in the sunlight to enjoy its warmth.)

Variants and Related Words

• Sunbathe (verb): to take a sun-bath.

  • They love to sunbathe by the pool every summer. (They enjoy lying in the sun.)

• Sunbather (noun): a person who takes a sun-bath.

  • The beach was crowded with sunbathers. (Many people were lying in the sun.)

Synonyms

• Tanning session: a period of sun exposure to darken the skin.
• Heliotherapy: medical treatment using sunlight (formal).

Related Idioms

• "Bask in the sun": to lie or sit in the sun for warmth or pleasure.
  • The cat basked in the sun on the windowsill. (The cat enjoyed the sunlight.)

Notes

• The word "sun-bath" is often hyphenated, though "sun bath" (two words) is also accepted in informal usage.
• It is distinct from "sunbathing," which is the activity itself, while "sun-bath" refers to one instance or session of that activity.