noun
tanning
TA-nihng
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
Word Forms
tannings plural
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The _____ process can take several weeks from raw hide to finished leather.