noun
Uncommon
tanning
TA-nihng
Tanning (noun) means the process of turning animal hides into leather. Example: “The tanning process can take several weeks from raw hide to finished leather.”
noun
1
The process of turning animal hides into leather.
"The tanning process can take several weeks from raw hide to finished leather."
2
The darkening of skin from sun exposure or artificial methods.
"She booked a tanning session before the wedding."
How to use tanning
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTurning hide into leather, or getting a suntan naturally or artificially.
Common pairings
tanning bed
tanning salon
leather tanning
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- tannings
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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.
