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suntan

Pronunciation: /ˈsʌnˌtæn/

The English word “suntan” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A darkening of the skin resulting from exposure to sunlight or similar light sources.

verb

  1. To obtain a suntan by exposure to ultraviolet light.
  2. To attempt to obtain a suntan.

Etymology

From sun + tan.

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