sunburn
UK: ˈsʌnbɜːn | US: ˈsʌnbɜːrn
n. Reddening or inflammation of the skin caused by overexposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun.
vt. To cause (skin) to become red or inflamed due to sun exposure.
The word "sunburn" is a straightforward compound of "sun" (Old English sunne, from Proto-Germanic sunnon) and "burn" (Old English bærnan, from Proto-Germanic brinnan). It literally describes the effect of the sun's rays "burning" the skin. The term reflects the direct cause-and-effect relationship observed in nature, where prolonged sun exposure leads to visible damage akin to thermal burns.
She forgot to apply sunscreen and got a painful sunburn at the beach.
His shoulders peeled after the severe sunburn healed.
Light-skinned people are more prone to sunburn than those with darker skin.
Always wear a hat to avoid sunburn on your face.
The doctor recommended aloe vera gel to soothe her sunburn.