Sunburn
(noun)
- A burn of the skin caused by exposure to the ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun.
- A condition of the skin marked by redness, itching and pain caused by too much exposure to the sun.
Origin:
From the combination of the words "sun" and "burn" which means burning caused by the sun.
Examples:
- I got a sunburn on my face after spending too much time at the beach.
- He got a sunburn from not wearing sunscreen while playing golf.
- She always gets sunburned if she doesn't put on enough sunscreen.
- The sunburn made her skin red and swollen.
- I have to stay indoors for a few days to avoid sunburn.