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suntan
noun sun·tan \-ˌtan\
: a browning of the skin that is caused by the sun's rays
Full Definition of SUNTAN
1
: a browning of the skin from exposure to the rays of the sun
2
plural : a tan-colored summer uniform
— sun·tanned \-ˌtand\ adjective
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First Known Use of SUNTAN
1867
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SUNTANNED Defined for Kids
suntan
noun sun·tan \ˈsən-ˌtan\
Definition of SUNTAN for Kids
: a browning of skin from exposure to the sun
Medical Dictionary
suntan
noun sun·tan \-ˌtan\
Medical Definition of SUNTAN
: a browning of the skin from exposure to the rays of the sun
—sun·tanned \-ˌtand\ adjective
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