sunbed

Indoor bronzing machine

A sunbed is a device with ultraviolet lamps that people lie on to get an artificial tan: She uses a sunbed twice a week.

The term also refers to a reclining lounge chair for sunbathing outdoors, especially at beaches or pools.

More common in British than American English, where tanning bed predominates for the indoor device.

health

melanoma

Aggressive pigment-cell cancer

sunscreen · SPF · photoaging · carcinogen · photosensitivity · moles · keratosis · timer · dermatitis · oncology

tanning

bronzing

Acquiring sun-kissed color

DHA · sunless · solarium · exposure · glow · complexion · bikini · swimsuit

salon

commercial

Paid broadcast promotion

appointment · stand-up · lay-down · high-pressure · collagen · goggles · hygiene · timer · regulations

leisure

beach

Sandy waterside margin

poolside · seaside · relaxation · umbrella · lounging · terrace · spa · hotel · cruise · cabana

furniture

lounger

One who relaxes idly

poolside · patio · cushion · adjustable · foldable · canopy · wheels · outdoor · garden · terrace

Categories
Opposites
light source type

sunbedsunbathing

Deliberate exposure to rays

sun · natural light

skin effect intention

sunbedwhitening cream

Skin-lightening cosmetic

pale skin

sun exposure approach

sunbedsunscreen

UV-blocking skin cream

sunblock · parasol · sun umbrella · shade · sun hat

Phrases
Family

sunburn, sunbathe, sunblock, sunburnt, sunbathing, sunbather, sunbeds

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G