Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Tan.
How to pronounce tan:
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Tan - as a noun
Tan - as an adjective satellite
Of a light yellowish-brown color
Tan - as a verb
Treat skins and hides with tannic acid so as to convert them into leather
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
convert12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Get a tan, from wind or sun
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bronze17Hypernyms (Closely Related)
color7colour8discolor11discolour12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Tan - as an adjective
Of a yellowish-brown.
Example: "Mine is the white car parked next to the tan pickup truck."
Having dark skin as a result of exposure to the sun.
Example: "You’re looking very tan this week."
Tan - as a numeral
The second cardinal number two, formerly used in celtic areas, especially cumbria and parts of yorkshire, for counting sheep, and stitches in knitting.
Example Sentences
"She worked on her tan during her vacation."
"He has a beautiful golden tan."
"The beachgoers were all sporting tans."
"She applied sunscreen to prevent getting a tan."
"Her tan lines were clearly visible."
Word Game Points
Is TAN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tan is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
TAN has a SCRABBLE points total of 3.
Is TAN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tan is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTAN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 4.
Is TAN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tan is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTAN has a WORDFEUD points total of 3.
