Sunstroke
noun
A serious condition that happens when someone spends too much time in the sun and becomes very hurt or sick.
Tom got a sunstroke after spending the whole day outside in the scorching sun without wearing a hat.
Often appears as...
- suffer from sunstroke
- get sunstroke
noun
A serious condition that happens when someone spends too much time in the sun and becomes very hurt or sick.
Tom got a sunstroke after spending the whole day outside in the scorching sun without wearing a hat.
Often appears as...
- suffer from sunstroke
- get sunstroke
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Severe Consequences
Emphasizes how serious sunstroke can be, potentially leading to life-threatening conditions.
Many tourists underestimate the risk of sunstroke and neglect necessary precautions.
Pro Tip 2/3Context of Occurrence
Use 'sunstroke' in conversations about extreme heat exposure and the importance of hydration and shelter.
During the heatwave, the local news constantly warned viewers about the risk of sunstroke.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid in Winter
Not used to describe general sickness or discomfort in cold or overcast weather, only in hot conditions.
Even though it was hot in the mall, it wasn't enough to cause sunstroke.
Pro Tip 1/3Severe Consequences
Emphasizes how serious sunstroke can be, potentially leading to life-threatening conditions.
Many tourists underestimate the risk of sunstroke and neglect necessary precautions.
Pro Tip 2/3Context of Occurrence
Use 'sunstroke' in conversations about extreme heat exposure and the importance of hydration and shelter.
During the heatwave, the local news constantly warned viewers about the risk of sunstroke.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid in Winter
Not used to describe general sickness or discomfort in cold or overcast weather, only in hot conditions.
Even though it was hot in the mall, it wasn't enough to cause sunstroke.
Pro Tip 1/3Severe Consequences
Emphasizes how serious sunstroke can be, potentially leading to life-threatening conditions.
Many tourists underestimate the risk of sunstroke and neglect necessary precautions.
Pro Tip 2/3Context of Occurrence
Use 'sunstroke' in conversations about extreme heat exposure and the importance of hydration and shelter.
During the heatwave, the local news constantly warned viewers about the risk of sunstroke.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid in Winter
Not used to describe general sickness or discomfort in cold or overcast weather, only in hot conditions.
Even though it was hot in the mall, it wasn't enough to cause sunstroke.
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What happens when you...
Fortunately, with immediate and proper treatment, he survived the potentially fatal episode and has since helped save 167 people in similar circumstances. From ancient soldiers on the battlefield to modern day warriors on the gridiron, exertional heat stroke, or sunstroke, has long been a serious concern.
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How To Survive Quicksand...
you could die of sunstroke. Fighting against it will suck me deeper into the sand. The way out is staying calm and making only small movements.
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Elephant Calf Jealous Of...
challenge overheating and sunstroke are real dangers for a calf breeze appears to walk in her mother's shadow for protection
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What happens when you...
Fortunately, with immediate and proper treatment, he survived the potentially fatal episode and has since helped save 167 people in similar circumstances. From ancient soldiers on the battlefield to modern day warriors on the gridiron, exertional heat stroke, or sunstroke, has long been a serious concern.
Video examples
How To Survive Quicksand...
you could die of sunstroke. Fighting against it will suck me deeper into the sand. The way out is staying calm and making only small movements.
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Elephant Calf Jealous Of...
challenge overheating and sunstroke are real dangers for a calf breeze appears to walk in her mother's shadow for protection
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Quote examples
Jamie Cullum
English Musician
The last time I went to a festival without a hat, two things happened. One: I got sunstroke. Secondly, I had to buy what can only be described as a Jamiroquai hat, which was sartorially incorrect - I'm saying that as a Jamiroquai fan. That was a disaster. I looked like a small clown.
Quote examples
Jamie Cullum
English Musician
The last time I went to a festival without a hat, two things happened. One: I got sunstroke. Secondly, I had to buy what can only be described as a Jamiroquai hat, which was sartorially incorrect - I'm saying that as a Jamiroquai fan. That was a disaster. I looked like a small clown.
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