suntan
suntan
Definition
sun·tan (-tan′)
noun
- a darkened condition of the skin resulting from exposure to the sun or a sunlamp
- a reddish-brown color
- the shirt and trousers of lightweight tan or khaki fabric that make up the summer uniform of some branches of the military
- these trousers; also, similar ones worn by civilians
sun′·-tanned′ adjective
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?
- have: The right to have a suntan was reserved for the working classes.
- acquire: Lower class women were expected to work outside and therefore acquired a suntan!
- take: Our private garden invites you to watch birds, take your breakfast or take the first suntan in your va cat ion.
- develop: You might as well, as one man has said, live in a coal pit and claim that you're developing a suntan.
- avoid: You must avoid suntans while on a course of IPL treatments.
Adjective modifier
- great: It was such a glorious summer I've got a great suntan and the air here seems to be very clean.
- first: Our private garden invites you to watch birds, take your breakfast or take the first suntan in your va cat ion.
- deep: November to March is cooler, don't expect to get a deep suntan and these months can also see some rain.
- safe: Key information on allergies, skin conditions, baby care, animal testing, safe suntans and anti-wrinkle products.
- natural: I was not prepared to sunbathe because, as an Indian, I have a natural beautiful suntan anyway.
Modifies a noun
- lotion: Don't forget your condoms You take your suntan lotion to stop you getting burned, right?
- cream: Top Tips Pack enough suntan cream for all your needs - it costs a bomb in most resort centers.
- oil: Always test suntan oils on a small area of the chest first to make sure you do not react to them.
- salon: More Biotech tan jab could put the heat on suntan salons.
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