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Vocabulary Entry
tan
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A brownish color or shade caused by exposure to sunlight.
Example Sentences
"She has a nice tan from spending time at the beach."
"The artist mixed shades of brown and orange to create a tan color."
"He applied sunscreen to prevent getting too much of a tan."
V
verb
To make (leather) by soaking it in tannins or to change color to a tan shade by sun exposure.
Example Sentences
"They tan hides to make leather products."
"Be sure to tan your skin gradually to avoid burns."
"The company specializes in tanning leather goods."
A
adjective
Having a pale brown color resembling that of tanned skin.
Example Sentences
"He wore a tan jacket that complemented his outfit."
"The walls of the room were painted in a soft tan hue."
"She admired the tan shades of the falling leaves in autumn."