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Tan
01
darkened or brown skin caused by long exposure to the sun
Examples
After a week at the beach, her tan was a deep, golden hue.
The sunburn eventually faded, leaving behind a lasting tan.
02
a light brown shade that resembles the color of tanned leather
Examples
The walls of the room were painted a warm tan to create a cozy atmosphere.
Her shoes were a classic tan, which matched perfectly with her outfit.
tan
01
having a pale yellowish-brown color
Examples
She wore a tan dress that complemented her sun-kissed complexion.
The sand on the beach was a warm tan color in the sunlight.
to tan
01
(of a person or a person's skin) to become darkened or brown as a result of exposure to the sun
Intransitive
Examples
She tans easily and always has a golden glow in the summer.
He tanned quickly after just a few days at the beach.
02
to darken or brown someone's skin as if exposed to the sun
Transitive: to tan someone's skin
Examples
She tanned her skin by spending hours on the beach.
He tanned his body using a tanning lotion and sunbathing.
03
to transform raw animal hides into leather by treating them with tannic acid or other substances
Transitive: to tan animal hides
Examples
The tanner used traditional methods to tan the animal hides.
After hunting, the trapper would tan the animal pelts to preserve them for use in clothing and blankets.
Lexical Tree
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