Tan

noun

/tæn/

Word Frequency: 5.5

Definitions

1.nounA yellowish-brown colour.

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

"She still has a tan from her vacation in Mexico."

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

4.adjectiveOf a yellowish-brown.

"Mine is the white car parked next to the tan pickup truck."

5.adjectiveHaving dark skin as a result of exposure to the sun.

"You’re looking very tan this week."

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