suntan

/ˌsʌnˈtæn/
/ˈsʌntæn/
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Other forms: suntanned; suntans; suntanning

Definitions of suntan
  1. noun
    a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun
    synonyms: burn, sunburn, tan
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    type of:
    hyperpigmentation
    unusual darkening of the skin
  2. verb
    get a tan from being exposed to the sun
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    type of:
    bronze, tan
    get a tan, from wind or sun
Pronunciation
US
/ˌsʌnˈtæn/
UK
/ˈsʌntæn/
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