Definition

Made dry or hard by being exposed to sunlight for a long time.

Example

The sunbaked ground cracked under our feet as we walked.

Conversation

Did you notice how the ground is so sunbaked at the beach?

Yeah, it really makes walking around a bit uncomfortable!

I guess we should have brought some shoes to protect our feet from the sunbaked sand.

Definitely! Next time, I'll remember to wear sandals.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sunbaked → It is formed from "sun" (from Old English "sunne", meaning the star that provides light and warmth) and "baked" (from Old English "bacan", meaning to cook or dry by heat). The word "sunbaked" describes something that has been dried or heated by the sun's rays.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'sun' providing heat and 'baking' something dry — that's why sunbaked means dried by the sun.

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