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sunpad

sunpad

1 5.3
A soft cushion on a boat or beach for lying in the sun
  • noun
  • /ˈsʌnˌpæd/
translation icon : tumbona
  • She spent the entire day reading her book on the sunpad at the beach.
  • sunpad on the foredeck
  • sunpad transom
  • sunpad aft

Examples

  • Look under the sunpad.

    Cloud Atlas (2012)

  • We enjoyed a sunny afternoon sprawled on the sunpad by the pool.

  • The yacht was equipped with a comfortable sunpad where guests can relax.

Synonyms

sun deck
vssunpad
2 3.6

An open deck on a ship or building for sunbathing and relaxing in the sun

is a smaller cushioned mat used directly for lying or relaxing
suntrap
vssunpad
5.8

A warm sheltered outdoor spot that gets a lot of light from the sky

is a portable cushioned area made for sunbathing rather than climate features

Antonyms

shade
65 1.0

A cover for a lamp or window that reduces light

How Comfortable

lounger
  • US
2 4.1
sunpad
1 5.3
beach chair
6 1.9
mat
136 1.0

Surface Forms

sunpad singular
sunpads plural

Morphology

sunpad = sun + pad (transparent) = sun + pad

The meaning follows directly from 'sun' + 'pad' as a cushioned surface used in the sun.

Etymology

Sunpad is made from two simple words, sun ('sun') and pad ('soft cushion'). Think of it as a soft mat to lie on in the sun, so a sunpad is a cushioned place for sunbathing on a boat, beach, or lawn.