sunburn

noun
UK /ˈsʌnbɜːn/
US /ˈsʌnbɜːrn/

Red, sore skin you get when you stay in the sun too long.

She got a bad sunburn after a whole day at the beach without sunscreen.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The condition of having skin damaged by too much sun.

Sunburn can make your skin feel hot and tight.

3. To become red and sore from being in the sun too long.

Fair-skinned people sunburn easily in summer.

4. A darkening or browning of skin caused by sun exposure.

His arms showed a light sunburn from working outdoors.