Sunstroke

Pronunciation: /ˈsʌnˌstroʊk/

Definitions of sunstroke

noun a condition caused by overexposure to the sun's rays, characterized by faintness, dizziness, and nausea

Example Sentences

A1 I got a sunstroke from staying out in the sun too long.

A2 She had to go to the hospital after getting a bad sunstroke.

B1 It's important to stay hydrated to prevent sunstroke during hot weather.

B2 The hiker ignored the signs of sunstroke and continued on the trail, putting themselves at risk.

C1 After experiencing sunstroke once, he now takes extra precautions when spending time in the sun.

C2 The athlete had to withdraw from the competition due to severe sunstroke, highlighting the importance of proper sun protection.

Examples of sunstroke in a Sentence

formal The hiker was hospitalized after suffering from severe sunstroke during his trek.

informal I got a terrible sunstroke after spending the whole day at the beach without sunscreen.

slang Dude, I'm totally fried from that sunstroke I got at the music festival.

figurative The intense heat of the debate left him feeling like he had a mental sunstroke.

Grammatical Forms of sunstroke

• past tense: sunstroked
• plural: sunstrokes
• comparative: more sunstroked
• superlative: most sunstroked
• present tense: sunstrokes
• future tense: will sunstroke
• perfect tense: have sunstroked
• continuous tense: is sunstroking
• singular: sunstroke
• positive degree: sunstroke
• infinitive: to sunstroke
• gerund: sunstroking
• participle: sunstroked

Origin and Evolution of sunstroke

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'sunstroke' originated from the combination of the words 'sun' and 'stroke'. It refers to a condition caused by excessive exposure to the sun's rays.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a condition of being struck by the sun's rays, the term evolved to specifically refer to a medical condition caused by overheating and dehydration due to prolonged exposure to the sun.