tan

B2
Pronunciation
/tæn/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

A yellowish-brown colour.

2 Definition

A darkening of the skin resulting from exposure to sunlight or similar light sources.

Example Sentences
  • She still has a tan from her vacation in Mexico.
3 Definition

The bark of an oak or other tree from which tannic acid is obtained.

4 Definition

An Armenian drink made of yoghurt and water similar to airan and doogh

5 Definition

A traditional South and East Asian unit of weight, based upon the load of a shoulder pole and varying by place and over time but usually standardized at about 60 kg.

6 Definition

A twig or small switch.

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To change to a tan colour due to exposure to the sun.

Example Sentences
  • No matter how long I stay out in the sun, I never tan. though I do burn.
2 Definition

To change an animal hide into leather by soaking it in tannic acid. To work as a tanner.

3 Definition

To spank or beat.

Adjective
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

Of a yellowish-brown.

Example Sentences
  • Mine is the white car parked next to the tan pickup truck.
2 Definition

Having dark skin as a result of exposure to the sun.

Example Sentences
  • You’re looking very tan this week.
Numeral
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

The second cardinal number two, formerly used in Celtic areas, especially Cumbria and parts of Yorkshire, for counting sheep, and stitches in knitting.