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sun·bath

 (sŭn′băth′, -bäth′)
n.
An exposure of the body to the sun.
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sunbath

(ˈsʌnˌbɑːθ)
n
(Physiology) the exposure of the body to the rays of the sun or a sun lamp, esp in order to get a suntan
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sun•bath

(ˈsʌnˌbæθ, -ˌbɑθ)

n., pl. -baths (-ˌbæðz, -ˌbɑðz, -ˌbæθs, -ˌbɑθs)
deliberate exposure of the body to the direct rays of the sun or a sunlamp, esp. while sitting or lying down.
[1870–75]
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sunbath

n baño de sol
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