suntanning
Elementary (A2)
IPA: //ˈsʌnˌtænɪŋ//
KK: /sʌnˌtænɪŋ/
noun
Definition
The act of making the skin darker by spending time in the sun or under artificial lights.
Example
She enjoys suntanning at the beach during the summer.
Conversation
I'm thinking about going to the beach this weekend for some suntanning.
That sounds like a great idea! I could use some sun myself.
Yeah, I love the feeling of just relaxing and suntanning by the ocean.
Me too! We should bring some snacks and make a day of it.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
tanning
bronzing
darkening
Antonyms
pallor
whiteness
lightening
verb
Definition
To expose oneself to sunlight in order to darken the skin.
Example
She enjoys suntanning at the beach during the summer.
Tense Forms
Past: suntanned
Past Participle: suntanned
Conversation
Are you going to the beach this weekend?
Yeah, I can't wait to do some suntanning!
That sounds great! I love relaxing in the sun while suntanning.
Root Explanation
Suntanning → It is formed from "sun" (from Old English "sunne", meaning the star that provides light and warmth) and "tanning" (from the verb "tan", which comes from Old English "tannian", meaning to make leather or to darken the skin). The word "suntanning" refers to the process of darkening the skin by exposure to the sun's rays.
Memory Tip
Think of the 'sun' as the source of light and warmth that helps to 'darken' the skin, which is what suntanning is all about.
Visually Confused Words
tanning
unthinning
unthanking
untangling
untainting
unannoying
sustaining