sunburn

/ˌsʌnˈbʌrn/

/ˈsʌnbən/

Other forms: sunburned; sunburns; sunburning

Definitions of sunburn

1. noun

   redness of the skin caused by exposure to the rays of the sun
   synonyms: erythema solare

   type of:

   erythema

   abnormal redness of the skin resulting from dilation of blood vessels (as in sunburn or inflammation)

   first-degree burn

   burn causing redness of the skin surface
2. noun

   a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun
   synonyms: burn, suntan, tan

   type of:

   hyperpigmentation

   unusual darkening of the skin
3. verb

   get a sunburn by overexposure to the sun
   synonyms: burn

   type of:

   color, colour, discolor, discolour

   change color, often in an undesired manner