sunburnt

Everyday

1. If you are sunburnt, your skin is red, sore and hot because you stayed in strong sunshine too long. tree →
2. Sunburnt is also the past form of the verb «sunburn», used for skin that has been burnt by the sun. tree →

In the lessons

In health and safety lessons being sunburnt is a warning sign: use sun cream, a hat, shade and clothing (Slip, Slop, Slap in Australia and New Zealand). In stories it shows a long day outdoors. Phrases: «get sunburnt», «badly sunburnt», «sunburnt nose».

Examples

• I got sunburnt at the beach. tree →
• His shoulders were badly sunburnt. tree →
• Put on sun cream so you don't get sunburnt. tree →
• You can get sunburnt even on a cloudy day. tree →
• Her nose was sunburnt after the hike. tree →
• Sunburnt skin may peel after a few days. tree →
• Cool water helps sunburnt skin feel better. tree →
• The four boys grew up to be tall young men, with sunburnt faces. tree →

Note

Sunburnt (UK, Australia) and sunburned (US) are both correct. The noun is «sunburn» (uncountable): «I have sunburn». Myth: clouds do not stop sunburn; UV rays pass through them. Water, snow and sand reflect sunlight and make burning more likely.