verb
to sit or lie in the sun to make your skin darker or enjoy its warmth
We sunbathed on the beach all afternoon.
Common phrases & grammar
sunbathe on the beach · sunbathe by the pool
American English
How to pronounce sunbathes
verbB1
SUHNbeythz
/ˈsən.ˌbeɪðz/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Related entry: sunbathe
to sit or lie in the sun to make your skin darker or enjoy its warmth
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Related words & forms
The final e is dropped before -ing: sunbathing.