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sunning

/ˈsʌnɪŋ/

sunningnoun

Translations

загорание

Sunning on the beach is a popular activity during summer.

Загорание на пляже - популярное занятие летом.

Additional translations

солнечные ванны

загар

Definitions

The act of exposing oneself to the sun, typically for relaxation or tanning.

Sunning is her favorite way to relax while on holiday.

The practice of placing an object in direct sunlight in order to dry, warm, or disinfect it.

Proper sunning of the hay prevents moisture from causing mold.

sunninggerund / present participle

/ˈsʌnɪŋ/

Used attributively for something or someone that is basking in sunlight.

Definitions

Basking in or warmed by the sun.

We found a group of sunning turtles on the log.

sunnoun

Definitions

The star at the center of the solar system around which the Earth and other planets revolve, providing light and heat.

The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.

A star that is the center of a planetary system.

Astronomers discovered a new planet orbiting a distant sun.

The light or warmth received from the sun; sunlight.

We spent the afternoon basking in the sun at the beach.

A person or thing regarded as a source of glory, inspiration, or brilliance.

She was the sun of our group, always bringing joy and energy.

sunproper noun

Definitions

The Sun, the star at the centre of Earth’s solar system, considered as a unique astronomical body.

The Sun is about 149 million kilometres from Earth.

sunverb

sunning

Gerund

sunned

Past Simple

sunned

Past Participle

sunning

Gerund

/sʌn/

Common verb meaning ‘to expose to sunlight’.

Definitions

To expose oneself or something to direct sunlight; to bask.

She loves to sun herself by the pool every afternoon.

(Of the sun) to shine upon or warm.

The hillside is sunned by the late-morning light.

Synonyms

bask

sunbathe

tan

bask in the sun

lie in the sun

lay in the sun

soak up the sun

expose to the sun

warm oneself

sunadjective

Definitions

Designed for use in the sun or to protect against sunlight.

She put on her sun hat before going outside.

Relating to or produced by the sun.

Bright sun rays streamed through the window.