sunburn

Definition

Sunburn is a red, sore, or peeling skin that happens when your skin is exposed to too much sunlight. The sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays can damage the skin's cells, causing them to swell and turn red. Sunburn can also be painful and make your skin feel hot.

Here are some things you can do to prevent sunburn:

Wear sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher.
Wear a hat and sunglasses.
Stay in the shade during the middle of the day, when the sun's rays are strongest.
Cover up with clothing.

How can the word be used?

I got a sunburn on my back while I was at the beach.

Different forms of the word

Noun: sunburn.

Adjective: sunburned.

Verb: to sunburn.

Etymology

The word "sunburn" comes from the Old English words "sun" and "brennen", which mean "to burn". It was first used in English in the 14th century.

The word "sunburned" is the adjective form of the word "sunburn". It means "affected by sunburn".

The word "to sunburn" is the verb form of the word "sunburn". It means "to cause someone to get sunburned".

Question

What can you do to prevent sunburn?