tanned

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Tanned (adj) means having skin darkened by exposure to sunlight. Example: “She came back from holiday looking tanned and relaxed.”

adj

Having skin darkened by exposure to sunlight.

"She came back from holiday looking tanned and relaxed."

Turned into leather through a tanning process.

"The bag was made from tanned goat hide."

How to use tanned

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither sun-browned skin or leather that has been treated to make it durable.

Word forms

more tanned comparative, most tanned superlative

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Rhymes for tanned

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Frequently asked questions

What does “tanned” mean?

The word “tanned” means having skin darkened by exposure to sunlight. In plain terms, either sun-browned skin or leather that has been treated to make it durable.

How do you pronounce “tanned”?

“Tanned” is pronounced tand (/tænd/ in IPA).

How do you use “tanned” in a sentence?

Here is “tanned” used in a sentence: “She came back from holiday looking tanned and relaxed.”

What part of speech is “tanned”?

“Tanned” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “tanned” have?

“Tanned” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having skin darkened by exposure to sunlight.

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