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suntan definition

sun·tan (-tan′)

noun

  1. a darkened condition of the skin resulting from exposure to the sun or a sunlamp
  2. a reddish-brown color
    1. the shirt and trousers of lightweight tan or khaki fabric that make up the summer uniform of some branches of the military
    2. these trousers; also, similar ones worn by civilians

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suntan Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • get: I've actually managed to get a suntan, without having to go abroad Which evicted Big Brother housemate have you missed the most?

Adjective modifier

  • great: It was such a glorious summer I've got a great suntan and the air here seems to be very clean.

Modifies a noun

  • lotion: Don't forget your condoms You take your suntan lotion to stop you getting burned, right?
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