tan (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /tæn/
Definition
A slight brown color on the skin, especially after being in the sun.
Examples
The summer sun gave him a deep tan.
She always wears sunscreen to avoid getting a tan.
After the vacation, his tan had faded.
How to Use tan
- tan easily (collocation)
- To get a brown color on the skin quickly and without difficulty when exposed to the sun. — "Some people tan easily, while others burn."
- get a tan (collocation)
- To acquire a brown color on the skin from sun exposure. — "She went to Florida to get a tan."
- over-tan (phrasal verb)
- To expose the skin to the sun for too long, resulting in excessive browning or burning. — "It's easy to over-tan if you're not careful."
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