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Tanning - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Tanning is the process of making animal hides into leather by treating them with chemicals or natural substances. It can also refer to darkening the skin through sun exposure.

tanning

/ˈtænɪŋ/ /ˈtænɪŋ/

Definition:

The process of making animal hide into leather or darkening skin in the sun.

Synonyms:

curing, bronzing, browning

Part of Speech:

noun, verb

Antonyms:

bleaching, whitening

Common Collocations:

tanning bed, tanning salon, tanning lotion, sun tanning

Derivatives:

tanner, tanned

Usage Tips:

Use "tanning" for leather production or sun exposure; avoid confusion with "tan" as a color or math function.

Common Phrases:

fake tanning, spray tanning, indoor tanning

Etymology:

From Old English "tannian," meaning to convert hide into leather; later extended to skin darkening by sun exposure.

Examples:

  • 1. She enjoys tanning at the beach every summer.
  • 2. The factory specializes in the tanning of high-quality leather goods.
  • 3. Excessive tanning can damage your skin over time.
  • 4. He bought a new lotion for faster tanning results.

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