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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Iman Balagam, Vogue, 12 July 2024
But the good news is that like sunscreen formulas for the face and body, SPF lip balm has come a long way recently — a great thing, considering that sunburned lips are no joke.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 5 July 2024
Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 8 Aug. 2024
Desai said the last few hot months brought a noticeable rise in patients reporting sunburns.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 3 Aug. 2024
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Verb
Of the formulas on the market, Vaseline’s is excellent—perfect to treat irritated, sunburned skin without touching sensitive areas.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 12 July 2024
But the good news is that like sunscreen formulas for the face and body, SPF lip balm has come a long way recently — a great thing, considering that sunburned lips are no joke.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 5 July 2024
Noun
Unfortunately, the sun’s UVA and UVB rays can not only cause sunburn but also lead to premature signs of skin aging—namely, wrinkles and hyperpigmentation—and even skin cancer.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 8 Aug. 2024
Desai said the last few hot months brought a noticeable rise in patients reporting sunburns.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 3 Aug. 2024
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“Sunburn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunburn. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
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