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sunbed

/ˈsʌnˌbɛd/

sunbed noun: a device emitting ultraviolet radiation used to produce a cosmetic suntan.

sunbed: a device emitting ultraviolet radiation used to produce a cosmetic suntan
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Noun

sunbed (plural sunbeds)

  1. A device emitting ultraviolet radiation used to produce a cosmetic suntan.
    Synonyms:
    tanning bed
  2. A lounger, or reclining beach chair.
    Synonyms:
    sunlounger

Synonyms of sunbed

Forms of sunbed

pluralsunbeds

Origin of sunbed

From sun + bed.

Questions about sunbed

What does sunbed mean?
Sunbed means a device emitting ultraviolet radiation used to produce a cosmetic suntan.
What part of speech is sunbed?
Sunbed is a noun.
How do you pronounce sunbed?
Sunbed is pronounced /ˈsʌnˌbɛd/.
What is the plural of sunbed?
The plural of sunbed is sunbeds.

Words near sunbed in the dictionary

  1. sunbeam snakes
  2. sunbeams
  3. sunbeamy
  4. sunbeat
  5. sunbeaten
  6. sunbed
  7. sunbeds
  8. sunbelt
  9. sunbelts
  10. sunberries
  11. sunberry

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