sunning

UK
/ˈsʌnɪŋ/
US
/ˈsʌnɪŋ/

Translations

sunningnoun
Sunning on the beach is a popular activity during summer.
Загорание на пляже - популярное занятие летом.
Additional translations
солнечные ванны
sunninggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈsʌnɪŋ/
US
/ˈsʌnɪŋ/
Used attributively for something or someone that is basking in sunlight.
sunverb

sunning

Gerund

sunned
Past Simple
sunned
Past Participle
sunning
Gerund
UK
/sʌn/
US
/sʌn/
Common verb meaning ‘to expose to sunlight’.
Synonyms
bask in the sun
lie in the sun
lay in the sun
soak up the sun
expose to the sun
warm oneself

Definitions

sunningnoun
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
Basking in or warmed by the sun.
We found a group of sunning turtles on the log.
sunverb
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.