Definition of tan - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
appearancetr./intr. make skin darker from sun exposuretr./intr.
- She tans easily during the summer.
2.
manufacturingtr. TECH. convert animal hide into leathertr. TECH.
- They tan the hides using traditional methods.
3.
- He threatened to tan his hide for misbehaving.
Noun
1.
colorlight brown color
- The couch was a soft tan that matched the curtains..
2.
skindarkening of skin from sun exposure
- She got a tan after a week at the beach.
3.
mathematicsTECH. tangent function in trigonometryTECH.
- The tan of the angle was calculated.
4.
beverageTECH. Armenian drink made of yogurt and waterTECH.
- He enjoyed a refreshing glass of tan.
5.
measurementTECH. unit of weight in Cantonese contextsTECH.
- The goods were measured in tan.
Adjective
1.
colorshaving a light brown color like sand
- She wore a tan jacket.
2.
appearancehaving skin darkened by sun exposure
- He returned from vacation with a tan complexion.
Images of tan
light brown color 
Armenian drink made of yogurt and water
Expressions with tan
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uneven tan with pale skin where clothes cover
He had a farmer's tan after working outside all summer.
scold someone harshly
The coach tanned his hide for being late to practice.
darker skin color from using a cosmetic product
His fake tan looked very orange in the sunlight.
artificial tan from a product
She applied a self-tan before the party.
device for artificial tanning
She spent an hour in the tan bed to get a bronze look.
mark on skin from sun exposure where skin is lighter
After a day at the beach, her tan line was very noticeable..
even skin color over the whole body without tan lines
She showed off her all-over tan at the beach.
drink mixing dark and light beers
He ordered a black and tan at the pub.
permanently tanned appearance, often from sunbathing or tanning beds
Her perma-tan made her look like she just returned from a beach vacation..
cosmetic treatment applying a fine mist of tanning solution
She got a spray tan before the wedding.
Origin of tan
Old English, tan (to tan, make brown)
Terms with tan included in their meaning
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relaxation
sit outdoors in sunlight to warm or tan
tanning
tan or darken skin by exposure to the sun
fabric
soft tan cloth made from camel hair
relaxation
sunbathe to relax or tan
relaxing or tanning
relax in the sun for pleasure or to tan skin
tanning
tan skin through sun exposure
vegetable
informal name for a tan, sweet winter squash variety
stationery
stiff sheet imitating animal hide, usually creamy to tan
makeup
cosmetic product giving skin a tan look
chemistry
tannin from the bark used to tan hides
pregnancy
tan discoloration on face during pregnancy
tobacco
cigar with a light tan wrapper
skin condition
tan or dark patches on the face from hormonal changes
colors
medium tan brown color
dermatology
measure of skin's susceptibility to tan
north american beetle
tan-colored beetle found in North America
cosmetics
compound used to absorb light in sun-tan lotions
sunbathe
lie in the sun to get a tan
Australia
person who lies in the sun to tan
tanning relaxing
person who lies in the sun to tan or relax
appearance
having a tan from sun exposure
cosmetics
artificial tan from a product
beauty
product used to create an artificial tan
skin tanning
oil put on skin to help tan in the sun
Examples of tan in a sentence
Many people tan to achieve a sun-kissed look. Farmers tan the leather for local markets. Artisans tan hides to create durable leather goods. She would tan his backside for lying. The coach threatened to tan their hides for losing. Her shoes were a lovely tan.
He wore a tan suit to the event. His tan faded quickly after the summer ended. A deep tan can be a sign of prolonged sun exposure. Students learned how to graph the tan on the calculator. The tan function is essential in solving trigonometric equations. They served tan at the cultural festival. Tan is a staple at Armenian gatherings. They calculated the shipment's weight in tan. The market price was set per tan. The tan walls complemented the wooden furniture. His tan shoes matched his belt perfectly. Her tan skin glowed under the sun. The tan children played on the beach.
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- French:bronzer, brun clair, ...
- German:bräunen, hellbraun, ...
- Italian:abbronzarsi, color cuoio, ...
- Spanish:broncearse, color canela, ...
- Portuguese:bronzear-se, bege claro, ...
- Chinese:晒黑, 浅棕色, ...
- Japanese:日焼けする, 薄茶色, ...
- Arabic:اسمر, لَوْن بُنِّي فاتِح, ...
- Hebrew:לְהִשְׁתַּזֵּף, חוּם בָּהִיר, ...
- Russian:загореть, загар, ...
- Ukrainian:засмагати, світло-коричневий, ...
- Hindi:साँवला पड़ना, टैन, ...
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