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sunburn

/sʌn.bɜrn/ noun · British & US
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What does sunburn mean?

noun

A painful, reddened skin condition caused by exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays, often resulting in blistering and peeling.

Example

"After spending all day at the beach without sunscreen, she developed a severe sunburn."

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