Definition

1. Noun:

   • A browning or darkening of the skin caused by exposure to the ultraviolet rays of the sun.

2. Verb (intransitive):

   • To become tanned by being exposed to the sun.

Usage and Examples

• Noun:

  • She came back from vacation with a deep suntan.
  • He applied lotion to protect his skin but still got a light suntan.

• Verb:

  • They spent the afternoon at the beach to suntan.
  • If you suntan without protection, you risk damaging your skin.

Advanced Usage

• "To get a suntan": This is a common collocation emphasizing the process of acquiring a tan.
  • Her goal for the holiday was simply to relax and get a suntan.

Variants and Related Words

• Suntanned (adjective): Having a suntan.

  • He looked healthy and suntanned after his sailing trip.

• Sunburn (noun): A different, painful reddening of the skin caused by overexposure to the sun, distinct from a suntan.

Synonyms

• Tan (noun/verb): The most common synonym for both the noun and verb forms of suntan.
  • Noun: She has a nice tan. Verb: I want to tan my legs.

Related Phrases

• Suntan lotion / oil / cream: Products applied to the skin, often to aid or protect while tanning.
  • Remember to bring your suntan lotion to the beach.

Noun

1. a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun

Verb

1. get a tan from being exposed to the sun