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SUNB-urn/ˈsʌnbɜːn/

Sunburn is red, painful skin caused by too much sun (often uncountable). A suntan is browning without that burn; heatstroke is a more serious illness. Sports day: sunburn still goes to first aid; after-sun is not a substitute for SPF next time.

Meaning

Red, painful skin caused by too much sun (often uncountable).

Examples

• “Sunburn after sports day still goes to first aid; after-sun is not a substitute for SPF next time.”
• “Sunburn on the Duke of Edinburgh walk still needs the first-aider; covering up is the rule, not a midday lie-down.”

Good to know

sunburn (often uncountable). Contrast: a suntan / heatstroke. First aid / sports day. Mix-up: to burn can be fire or cooking; sunburn is from sunlight.

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