Tannery

Pronunciation: /ˈtænəri/

Definitions of tannery

noun a place where animal hides are processed and turned into leather

Example Sentences

A1 A tannery is a place where animal hides are processed to make leather.

A2 The tannery in the village has been operating for over a century.

B1 The tannery workers are skilled in the art of leather production.

B2 The environmental impact of the tannery on the surrounding area is a concern for local residents.

C1 The tannery industry has evolved over the years to meet changing consumer demands.

C2 The tannery's use of sustainable practices has earned it recognition as a leader in the industry.

Examples of tannery in a Sentence

formal The tannery is responsible for processing raw animal hides into leather.

informal I heard the tannery down the street is finally reopening after renovations.

slang I wouldn't go near that tannery, it smells awful.

figurative Her mind was like a tannery, constantly processing and transforming raw ideas into refined thoughts.

Grammatical Forms of tannery

• past tense: tanneries
• plural: tanneries
• comparative: more tannery
• superlative: most tannery
• present tense: tans
• future tense: will tan
• perfect tense: have tanned
• continuous tense: is tanning
• singular: tannery
• positive degree: tannery
• infinitive: to tan
• gerund: tanning
• participle: tanned

Origin and Evolution of tannery

First Known Use: 1350 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'tannery' originates from the Middle English word 'tannerie' which comes from the Old French word 'tannerie', derived from the verb 'tanner' meaning to tan hides.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a place where animal hides are tanned to make leather, the word 'tannery' has retained its meaning over time without significant evolution.