tan

About 5.45 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. symbol The trigonometric function tangent.
2. symbol ISO 639-3 language code for Tangale.
3. noun A light, brown-like colour.

   tan:

4. noun A darkening of the skin resulting from exposure to sunlight or similar light sources.

   She still has a tan from her vacation in Mexico.

5. noun The bark of an oak or other tree from which tannic acid is obtained.
6. noun Synonym of wall ball.
7. adjective Yellowish-brown.

   a tan suit

8. adjective Having dark skin as a result of exposure to the sun or an artificial process intended to mimic this effect.

   You’re looking very tan this week.

Similar words

bronze topaz suntan sunburn burn colored chromatic ecru khaki ochre

Often followed by

and a to sri or son of in

Word family

tanned tanner tannest tanning tans