tan
Translation
tan
Examples
She came back from holiday with a deep tan.
She came back from vacation with a deep tan.
Grammar Patterns
to get a tan to become browner from the sun I want to get a tan on vacation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bronzed skin, sun-kissed look
Etymology
From Medieval Latin 'tannum' (crushed oak bark), used in tanning leather. The skin color sense is from this.
Memory Tips
Think of tanning leather to make it brown, similar to how the sun 'tans' your skin.