tanning
4 synonyms for tanning, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The process of turning animal hides into leather.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use tanning
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
tanning bed
tanning salon
leather tanning
Frequently asked questions
What does “tanning” mean?
The word “tanning” means the process of turning animal hides into leather. In plain terms, turning hide into leather, or getting a suntan naturally or artificially.
How do you pronounce “tanning”?
“Tanning” is pronounced TA-nihng (/ˈtænɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “tanning” in a sentence?
Here is “tanning” used in a sentence: “The tanning process can take several weeks from raw hide to finished leather.”
What part of speech is “tanning”?
“Tanning” is a noun.
Is “tanning” a common word?
“Tanning” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “tanning” have?
“Tanning” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the process of turning animal hides into leather.
Related words
tan someone's hide
