to have brown skin after someone with pale skin has spent time in the sun
Have you been on holiday? You are lovely and sun-tanned.
After a week at the beach, his fair complexion became beautifully sun-tanned.
Sun-tanned legs and arms revealed evidence of outdoor activities during the summer.
The sun-tanned surfer emerged from the waves, embodying the spirit of beach life.
Sun-tanned skin often carries a healthy glow associated with outdoor recreation.