suntans

Lifeguard's skin shade

Suntans are the darkening of skin from sun exposure, or the plural instances of such darkening: They came back from vacation with deep suntans.

The word also refers to a khaki or tan-colored military uniform, typically worn in warm weather: The officers wore their summer suntans.

bronzing

golden

Bright yellow, or precious

melanin · beach · poolside · bikini · swimsuit · sunshine · rays · summer · outdoors · UV

skincare

SPF

Ultraviolet defense measure

moisturizer · aloe · reapply · water-resistant · aftersun · cocoa butter · dermatology · skin · hydrate · UV

tanning

solarium

Glass-walled room for light

  • boothTemporary enclosed compartment
  • salonGrooming establishment or gathering
  • bronzerComplexion-warming makeup

artificial · indoor · session · goggles · timer · bulbs

Opposites
skin coloration from sun exposure

suntanspaleness

Lack of pigmentation

pallor · pale skin · fairness · whiteness · porcelain skin

skin condition outcome

suntanssunburns

UV-induced skin damage

burns · sun damage · peeling skin · blisters · sun poisoning

Phrases
Family

suntan, suntanned, suntanning

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G