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sunburn
This term describes a specific type of radiation burn. While it can be used as a noun to describe the condition, it is frequently used as a verb in casual conversation to describe the process of getting burned. In medical contexts, the noun is typically treated as an uncountable condition, though it can be used countably when referring to specific instances or types of burns.
When used as a verb, it is a transitive action where the sun is the implied cause, but the person or the skin is the object. It carries a negative connotation of negligence or lack of protection, often implying a painful result.
Meanings
Redness and inflammation of the skin caused by overexposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun.
Examples
I forgot to reapply my lotion and now I have a terrible sunburn.
My skin is peeling because of the sunburn I got last weekend.
Do you have any aloe vera gel for this sunburn?
I can barely wear a shirt because of the sunburn on my back.
You will sunburn your nose if you do not wear a hat.
I hope I do not sunburn my arms during the hike.
The kids managed to sunburn their legs despite the cloudy weather.