tanning
|tan-ning|
/ˈtænɪŋ/
(tan)
brownish-yellow
Etymology
'tanning' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'tannian,' where 'tan-' meant 'to convert hide into leather.'
'tannian' transformed into the Middle English word 'tannen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'tan.'
Initially, it meant 'to convert hide into leather,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'darkening the skin.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of treating skins and hides of animals to produce leather.
The tanning of leather is a complex process.
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Noun 2
the process of skin darkening due to exposure to sunlight or artificial UV light.
She got a nice tanning at the beach.
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Verb 1
present participle of 'tan', meaning to darken the skin by exposure to sunlight or artificial UV light.
He is tanning in the sun.
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Last updated: 2025/04/01 18:38