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suntan

1 of 2noun
/ˈsʌnˌtæn/
Forms:suntans
1

the darkened or brown color of a person's skin that is caused by spending much time in the sun

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  • She returned from her tropical vacation with a deep suntan that made her glow.
  • He was proud of his suntan after spending the summer working outdoors.
  • A suntan can be a sign of too much sun exposure, which can damage the skin over time.
  • She applied suntan lotion to protect her skin while achieving a golden-brown color.
  • After just a few days at the beach, his suntan was noticeably darker than before.
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