Pronunciation: /tæn/
noun a light brown color of skin obtained by exposure to the sun
A1 I like to lay out in the sun to get a tan.
A2 She applied sunscreen to avoid getting a sunburn while tanning.
B1 After vacation, her tan started to fade.
B2 He spent hours at the beach trying to achieve the perfect tan.
C1 The salon offered spray tans for those who preferred not to sunbathe.
C2 Her tan from the tropical vacation made her look like a bronzed goddess.
adjective of a light brown color
A1 She has a tan complexion from spending hours in the sun.
A2 After a week at the beach, he came back with a tan that made him look healthier.
B1 I prefer to wear light colors to show off my tan skin.
B2 The tan leather jacket she wore added a touch of sophistication to her outfit.
C1 His tan suede shoes were the perfect complement to his tailored suit.
C2 The tan walls in the living room gave the space a warm and inviting feel.
formal She achieved a golden tan after spending a week at the beach.
informal I need to work on my tan before summer starts.
slang I'm going to lay out and catch some rays to get a sick tan.
figurative His lies were like a fake tan, trying to cover up the truth but ultimately failing.
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