SUNBURN

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does sunburn mean? 

• SUNBURN (noun)
  The noun SUNBURN has 2 senses:

1. a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun

2. redness of the skin caused by exposure to the rays of the sun

  Familiarity information: SUNBURN used as a noun is rare.

• SUNBURN (verb)
  The verb SUNBURN has 1 sense:

1. get a sunburn by overexposure to the sun

  Familiarity information: SUNBURN used as a verb is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• SUNBURN (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

A browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun

Classified under:

Nouns denoting stable states of affairs

Synonyms:

burn; sunburn; suntan; tan

Hypernyms ("sunburn" is a kind of...):

hyperpigmentation (unusual darkening of the skin)

Derivation:

sunburn (get a sunburn by overexposure to the sun)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Redness of the skin caused by exposure to the rays of the sun

Classified under:

Nouns denoting stable states of affairs

Synonyms:

erythema solare; sunburn

Hypernyms ("sunburn" is a kind of...):

erythema (abnormal redness of the skin resulting from dilation of blood vessels (as in sunburn or inflammation))

first-degree burn (burn causing redness of the skin surface)

Derivation:

sunburn (get a sunburn by overexposure to the sun)

• SUNBURN (verb)

Present simple: I / you / we / they sunburn    ... he / she / it sunburns   
Past simple: sunburned   
Past participle: sunburned   
-ing form: sunburning   

Sense 1

Meaning:

Get a sunburn by overexposure to the sun

Classified under:

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care

Synonyms:

burn; sunburn

Hypernyms (to "sunburn" is one way to...):

color; colour; discolor; discolour (change color, often in an undesired manner)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s

Derivation:

sunburn (redness of the skin caused by exposure to the rays of the sun)

sunburn (a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun)

 Context examples 

It bewildered her that she should desire to place her hands on that sunburned neck.

(Martin Eden, by Jack London)

Phototoxicity causes sunburn, blisters, and other skin problems.

(Phototoxicity, NCI Dictionary)

Words used to describe sensitive skin include 'like sunburned skin,' and 'raw skin.'

(NPS - Tell Us How Sensitive Your Skin is to Light Touch or Clothing, NCI Thesaurus)

The stranger held out a huge, sunburned hand, with a few words of apology.

(His Last Bow, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)

Then he struck his leg with his great sunburned hand.

(The Return of Sherlock Holmes, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)

“I am not afraid,” the sailor retorted, a slight angry flush rising through his sunburn.

(The Sea-Wolf, by Jack London)

Prolonged exposure to UVA radiation is associated with skin ageing and wrinkling, while excessive exposure to UVB causes sunburn and increases the likelihood of skin cancer and eye damage.

(New wristband provides personalised and real-time tracking of UV exposure, University of Granada)

"You won't give anyone a chance," said Laurie, with a sidelong glance and a little more color than before in his sunburned face.

(Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott)

A classification system used by dermatologists to determine a person's risk for sunburn.

(Fitzpatrick Classification Scale, NCI Thesaurus)

This agent has been used internally or externally for sunburn, skin problems, insect bites, ulcers, arthritis, constipation, and as an immune system enhancer.

(Aloe Vera Gel, NCI Thesaurus)