sun
burn
Plural
sunburns
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pain and redness of the skin caused by overexposure to the sun
- After spending the entire day at the beach without sunscreen, she suffered from a severe sunburn.
- He could feel the sting of sunburn on his shoulders after hiking under the intense midday sun.
- Sunburn can be prevented by applying a high-SPF sunscreen and wearing protective clothing.
- Her nose and cheeks turned bright red from sunburn after the weekend outdoor festival.
- The doctor advised treating sunburn with aloe vera gel to soothe the pain and reduce redness.
Synonyms:
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a condition where the skin turns red and irritated from too much sun exposure, often resulting in a tan afterward
- A sunburn can be painful, but after it heals, it often leaves behind a tan.
- After his vacation, a sunburn turned into a lasting tan.
- A severe sunburn can lead to blistering before it fades into a tan.
- She came home with a sunburn that eventually gave her a golden tan.
- A light sunburn marked the beginning of his summer tan.