Definitions for SUNBURN
ˈsʌnˌbɜrnsun·burn

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. tan, suntan, sunburn, burnnoun

   a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun

2. sunburn, erythema solareverb

   redness of the skin caused by exposure to the rays of the sun

3. sunburn, burnverb

   get a sunburn by overexposure to the sun

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. sunburnnoun

   A burn on the skin caused by excess exposure to the sun's rays.

2. sunburnverb

   To receive a sunburn.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Sunburn

   Sunburn is a form of radiation burn that affects living tissue, such as skin, that results from an overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, usually from the Sun. Common symptoms in humans and animals include: red or reddish skin that is hot to the touch or painful, general fatigue, and mild dizziness. Other symptoms include blistering, peeling skin, swelling, itching, and nausea. Excessive UV radiation is the leading cause of (primarily) non-malignant skin tumors, and in extreme cases can be life-threatening. Sunburn is an inflammatory response in the tissue triggered by direct DNA damage by UV radiation. When the cells' DNA is overly damaged by UV radiation, type I cell-death is triggered and the tissue is replaced.Sun protective measures including sunscreen and sun protective clothing are widely accepted to prevent sunburn and some types of skin cancer. Special populations, including children, are especially susceptible to sunburn and protective measures should be used to prevent damage.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Sunburnverb

   to burn or discolor by the sun; to tan

2. Sunburnnoun

   the burning or discoloration produced on the skin by the heat of the sun; tan

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Sunburn

   An injury to the skin causing erythema, tenderness, and sometimes blistering and resulting from excessive exposure to the sun. The reaction is produced by the ultraviolet radiation in sunlight.

Matched Categories

1. • Discolor
   • Hyperpigmentation

How to pronounce SUNBURN?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

How to say SUNBURN in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of SUNBURN in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of SUNBURN in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of SUNBURN in a Sentence

1. Dawn Holman:

   Each phase of life matters, so even if you've never used sunscreen in the past, you're still going to reap benefits by starting today, by staying sun-safe and avoiding sunburn, you still have a chance to reduce your risk.

2. Jared Walczak:

   A good way to enjoy the experiences of summer early is to get a winter sunburn.

3. Maisie Squires:

   My back burnt like this as I was not aware of the heat that was directly on my back and also I have very fair skin, meaning I burn easily, if I had not of [sic] put sun cream on my back, it wouldve been so much worse, she continued. I just hope that people see how dangerous the sun actually is and hopefully my horrific mistake has been a big lesson to most people and also me myself. Squires has shared her story to Facebook, where her post has since gone viral with over 12,000 shares and 20,000 comments as of Saturday afternoon. The girls father, Dean Squires told The Sun that his daughters sunburn was much worse in real life and verifies that his daughter had been wearing sunscreen on the front and back of her body during the unfortunate snorkeling trip. She was wearing sun cream on front and back, hetold the outlet. Ive never seen as bad before. We know teenagers dont listen, but she was wearing cream and was still burnt. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Hopefully itll be a good warning to other people, Dean Squiresadded. Likewise, a spokespersonfor the British Association of Dermatologists recommended that swimmers and snorkelers wear protective clothing when spending long periods of time in the sun as an extra precaution against dangerous UV rays.

4. Francis Tarasiewicz:

   Any exposed skin, even if it’s just like a millimeter of exposed skin, sort of feels like a bee stinging you or like a low-grade sunburn, so definitely not very pleasant up here, but being up here, is what we are up here for, these extreme conditions.

5. Dave Keaveny:

   Even on a cloudy day, you still have UV light that's getting through the clouds and reflecting off the snow and can hurt your eyes, it's the same as getting a sunburn on the beach on an overcast day. The light may not be as intense, but it can still do damage.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=SUNBURN
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Sunburn
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunburn
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/SUNBURN