sunscorch

/ˈsʌn.sɔrtʃ/

Definitions

1. verb

to suffer from or be affected by the intense heat of the sun, often resulting in a burning or scorching sensation on the skin.

“After spending hours in the sun without sunscreen, she began to sunscorch, and her skin started to redden.”

2. noun

a mark or area of skin that has been burned or scorching by the sun.

“The sunscorch on her nose from her recent vacation looked painful.”

Synonyms

  • burn
  • scorch
  • sunburn

Antonyms

  • cool
  • shade