First Known Use: 1530
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1sunburn
verb sun·burn \-ˌbərn\
sun·burned\-ˌbərnd\ or sun·burnt\-ˌbərnt\sun·burn·ing
Definition of SUNBURN
transitive verb
: to burn or discolor by the sun
intransitive verb
: to become sunburned
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Origin of SUNBURN
back-formation from sunburned, from sun + burned
Rhymes with SUNBURN
2sunburn
noun
: a condition in which your skin becomes sore and red from too much sunlight
Full Definition of SUNBURN
: inflammation of the skin caused by overexposure to ultraviolet radiation especially from sunlight
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First Known Use of SUNBURN
1652
SUNBURNED Defined for Kids
1sunburn
noun sun·burn \ˈsən-ˌbərn\
Definition of SUNBURN for Kids
: a sore red state of the skin caused by too much sunlight
2sunburn
verb
sun·burned \-ˌbərnd\ or sun·burnt \-ˌbərnt\sun·burn·ing
Definition of SUNBURN for Kids
: to burn or discolor by exposure to the sun
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