Word Type

Noun

Verb

Proper Noun

The word "sunburn" can be used as noun, verb and proper noun.

Word Relationships

Typical Location

beach

Causes

cancer

Derived Terms

Indian sunburn

Derived From

burn sun

Has Property

painful

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

color colour discolor discolour erythema first-degree burn

Type Of (IsA)

disease erythema first degree burn medical condition

Manner Of

discolor

Related Terms

sunburnt windburn

Related Terms

beach beach day burn burning burning skin damage day days excessive excessive sun exposure from sun heat heat injury hot hot days hot skin hurt injury outdoor outdoor problem pain painful peeling problem rash ray red red pain red peeling red skin redness shoulders skin skin exposure skin redness summer summer time sun sunburnt sunny sunny days tan time

Synonym Network

tan

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