sun·burn
ˈsən-ˌbərn 
sunburned
ˈsən-ˌbərnd
or sunburnt
ˈsən-ˌbərnt
; sunburning
or sunburnt
ˈsən-ˌbərnt
; sunburning
: to burn or discolor by the sun
: to become sunburned
: inflammation of the skin caused by overexposure to ultraviolet radiation especially from sunlight
Examples of sunburn in a Sentence
Noun
He has a bad sunburn.
Use sunscreen to prevent sunburn.
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Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024
For ease of application, especially when sunburned skin is too sensitive to touch, an aloe vera spray gel is just what's needed.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2024
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Verb
On the podcast, Cavallari mentioned using coconut oil in the sun — and Monahan suggested eating it instead, claiming an anti-inflammatory diet can kelp keep you from getting sunburned.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024
For ease of application, especially when sunburned skin is too sensitive to touch, an aloe vera spray gel is just what's needed.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2024
See all Example Sentences for sunburn
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“Sunburn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunburn. Accessed 31 May. 2024.
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