Meaning & Definition of Tan in English
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Tan
/tæn/
noun
1. A browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun
synonym:
- tan,
- suntan,
- sunburn,
- burn
2. A light brown the color of topaz
synonym:
- tan,
- topaz
3. Ratio of the opposite to the adjacent side of a right-angled triangle
synonym:
- tangent,
- tan
verb
1. Treat skins and hides with tannic acid so as to convert them into leather
synonym:
- tan
2. Get a tan, from wind or sun
synonym:
- tan,
- bronze
adjective
1. Of a light yellowish-brown color
synonym:
- tan
Examples of using
He has a beautiful tan.
I am going to try to get a good tan.