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Meaning of "sunbed" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SUNBED

sunbed  [ˈsʌnˌbɛd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SUNBED

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Sunbed is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SUNBED MEAN IN ENGLISH?

sunbed

Tanning bed

A sunbed, tanning bed or sun tanning bed is a device that emits ultraviolet radiation to produce a cosmetic tan. Regular tanning beds use several fluorescent lamps that have phosphor blends designed to emit UV in a spectrum that is somewhat similar to the sun. Smaller, home tanning beds usually have 12 to 28 100 watt lamps while systems found in tanning salons can consist of 24 to 60 lamps, each of 100 to 200 watts. There are also "high pressure" tanning beds that generate primarily UVA with some UVB by using highly specialized quartz lamps, reflector systems and filters. These are much more expensive, thus less commonly used. A tanning booth is similar to a tanning bed, but the person stands while tanning and the typical power output of booths is higher. Because of the adverse effects on human health of overexposure to UV radiation, including skin cancer, cataracts, suppression of the immune system, and premature skin aging, the World Health Organization does not recommend the use of UV tanning devices for cosmetic reasons. Most tanning beds emit mainly UVA rays — which increase the risk of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer.

Definition of sunbed in the English dictionary

The definition of sunbed in the dictionary is a piece of equipment, usu consisting of rows of lights, which surrounds a person with ultraviolet rays in order to induce an artificial suntan. Other definition of sunbed is a bed or couch for lying on in the sun.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SUNBED


childbed
ˈtʃaɪldˌbɛd
deathbed
ˈdɛθˌbɛd
feather-bed
ˈfɛðəˌbɛd
flowerbed
ˈflaʊəˌbɛd
hotbed
ˈhɒtˌbɛd
lakebed
ˈleɪkˌbɛd
lie-abed
ˈlaɪəˌbɛd
roadbed
ˈrəʊdˌbɛd
seedbed
ˈsiːdˌbɛd
slugabed
ˈslʌɡəˌbɛd
vartabed
ˈvɑːtəˌbɛd
Z-bed
ˈzɛdˌbɛd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SUNBED

sunback
sunbake
sunbaked
sunbathe
sunbather
sunbathing
sunbeam
sunbeamed
sunbeamy
sunbeat
Sunbelt
sunberry
sunbird
sunbonnet
sunbonneted
sunbow
sunbright
sunburn
sunburned
sunburnt

WORDS THAT END LIKE SUNBED

abed
absorbed
barbed
bombed
disturbed
double bed
dubbed
embed
flatbed
go to bed
grabbed
hospital bed
prescribed
put to bed
ribbed
robbed
rubbed
sofa bed
stabbed
subbed

Synonyms and antonyms of sunbed in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «sunbed» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SUNBED

Find out the translation of sunbed to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of sunbed from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «sunbed» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

日光浴浴床
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

cama de rayos ultravioleta
570 millions of speakers

English

sunbed
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सनबेड
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

حَمَّامُ شَمْس
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

солярий
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

solário
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সানবেড
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

lit de bronzage
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Sunbed
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Sonnenbank
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

日光浴用ベッド
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

선베드
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sunbed
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ghế nằm phơi nắng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

sunbed
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सनबेड
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

şezlong
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

lettino solare
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

leżak
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

солярій
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

solar
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ξαπλώστρα παραλίας
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

zonnebank
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

solstol
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

solseng
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of sunbed

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SUNBED»

The term «sunbed» is quite widely used and occupies the 50.352 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SUNBED» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «sunbed» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «sunbed» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about sunbed

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SUNBED»

Discover the use of sunbed in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to sunbed and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Shedding Light on Indoor Tanning
In 2006/2007 on average 10.6% of 18–69 year olds and 2.5% of younger adolescents had ever used a sunbed. Sunbed use was reported to be more common in women ages 18–24 (17.1%) and 25–44 (20.7%), with 6.7% OF� WOMEN&#0 ...
Carolyn J. Heckman, Sharon L. Manne, 2011
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Issues in Dermatology and Cosmetic Medicine: 2013 Edition
Aristotle. University,. Thessaloniki: Health. literacy,. sunscreen. and. Sunbed. use: an. uneasy. association. By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Cancer Weekly — New research on Dermatology is the subject of a report. According to news ...
‎2013
3
Issues in Cancer Prevention, Detection, and Screening ...
Sunbed. use. in. a. population. of. Danish. adolescents. By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Health & Medicine Week — Current study results on Science have been published. According to news originating from Copenhagen, Denmark, ...
‎2013
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Skin Cancer: New Insights for the Healthcare Professional: ...
According to news reporting from Milan, Italy, by VerticalNews journalists, research stated, “To estimate the burden of melanoma resulting from sunbed use in western Europe. Systematic review and meta-analysis.” The news correspondents ...
‎2013
5
Melanoma: Critical Debates
Table 2.2 Sunlamp or sunbed use and risk of cutaneous melanoma Estimated melanoma risk for ever vs. never Study place, year of publication [ref] exposed to sunlamp/ 95% Confidence (number of cases–controls) Study years sunbed ...
Julia A. Newton Bishop, Martin Gore, 2008
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Criminal Law Statutes 2011-2012
A “sunbed business” isa business that involvesmakingoneor more sunbeds available foruseon premises thatare occupied by, or areto any extentunder the management or control of, the person who carries on the business; and those sunbeds ...
Jonathan Herring, 2013
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Diagnostic Atlas of Melanocytic Pathology
PUVA,. SUNBED. AND. RADIATION. LENTIGINES. Long-term treatment of a variety of disorders, including psoriasis and vitiligo with PUVA (psoralen plus ultraviolet A) therapy, may be associated with the development of lentigi- nes. Lesions ...
Phillip H. McKee, Eduardo Calonje, 2009
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Melanoma Development: Molecular Biology, Genetics and ...
Most studies have shown an increased risk for melanoma associated with sunbed use, but there are multiple qualifications that need to be taken into account. In the first place, it is difficult to disentangle the use of artificial UV from natural UV ...
Anja Bosserhoff, 2011
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Managing Skin Cancer
An Australian study [44] showed that even with the industrial voluntary code established since 2002 (which recommends guidelines to ensure that customers are correctly informed of the risk associated with sunbed use), informed consent is ...
Eggert Stockfleth, Ted Rosen, Steven Schumaak, 2010
10
Perfect Skin
What really concerns me about sunbed treatments, particularly the 'highpowered' sunbeds, is how the body is signalled to produce melanin so quickly. The skin is bombarded with ultraviolet at such an intensity that a noticeable tan develops ...
Janet Filderman, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SUNBED»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term sunbed is used in the context of the following news items.
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How you could catch HERPES from a sunbed
It is then possible for the infection to transfer to another sunbed user, entering the body via a small cut or nick in the skin, often so small a person may be ... «Daily Mail, Apr 15»
2
Sunbed 'happy hours' to be banned under wider restrictions
New restrictions on the use of sunbeds, including a ban on promotions and a requirement to use protective eyewear, are to be introduced next month. «Irish Times, Feb 15»
3
Australia bans commercial sunbeds over cancer fears
Most Australian states and territories are set to ban commercial sunbeds from Thursday, in a crackdown on artificial tanning in a country that has one of the ... «Yahoo News, Dec 14»
4
Sunbed tragedy teen's horror accident to feature on TV
The 17-year-old tripped and stumbled into to upstanding sunbed at his home in South Frederick Street, in Laygate, South Shields, which caused one of its glass ... «Shields Gazette, Dec 14»
5
Sunbed study finds repeated use increases skin cancer risk
Sunbed users are still at risk of skin cancer even if they do not burn their skin, according to a new study. Researchers found sunbeds significantly increased the ... «BBC News, Aug 14»
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Sunbed ban for under-18s in Auckland
Auckland is the first city in New Zealand to ban sunbed use by under-18s. Photo / Getty Images. Auckland has become the nation's first city to ban under-18s ... «New Zealand Herald, Jun 14»
7
Sunbed-accident teen loses fight for life
Grant Adams suffered horrific throat injuries after falling into a sunbed at his flat in South ... One of the sunbed's glass lighting tubes pierced his jugular, and the ... «Shields Gazette, Jun 14»
8
One in 20 children has used a sunbed, poll finds
Since 2011 it has been against the law for children to use sunbeds in England and Wales, and in Scotland since 2009, but a new survey found that 4.5 per cent ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jun 14»
9
Liverpool campaigns for sunbed salon licensing powers
Liverpool has some of the highest rates of skin cancer in the country. It is also a city where sunbed use is much higher than the UK average. Tanning salons are ... «BBC News, May 14»
10
Total sun bed ban in Queensland
“A systematic review of the research on the link between skin cancer and solarium use concluded that the risk of skin cancer from any sunbed use was 20 per ... «Brisbane Times, Oct 13»

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« EDUCALINGO. Sunbed [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/sunbed>. Apr 2024 ».
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