Meaning of the word tanned in English

What does tanned mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

tanned

US /tænd/

UK /tænd/

having a darker skin color as a result of exposure to the sun

Example:

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She came back from her vacation beautifully tanned.

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His skin was deeply tanned from years of working outdoors.

Synonym:

bronzed sun-kissed darkened

Antonym:

pale untanned

to convert (animal hide) into leather by soaking in a liquid containing tannic acid

Example:

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The craftsman carefully tanned the animal hide to make durable leather.

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The hides are tanned using traditional methods.

Synonym:

cure process dress

Related Word:

tanning tan tanned skin