tanner

1 of 2

noun (1)

tan·​ner ˈta-nər 

plural tanners

1

: one that tans hides

2

: one who acquires or seeks to acquire a suntan

Scott Beach is for dedicated tanners, day-long sun and lots of space.

—Charlotte Curtis

3

: a cosmetic product that when applied to the skin reacts chemically with its surface layer to give the appearance of a suntan : self tanner

Most tanners go on colorless; you may have to wait an hour or more for the tan to appear.

—Consumer Reports

tanner

2 of 2

noun (2)

British

: sixpence

Examples of tanner in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Cosmetic sunless tanners, such as bronzers and sunless tanner lotions, are considered safe when used appropriately. —Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 1 Aug. 2024

As for applying baby oil or a sunless tanner before spending time in the sun, as some TikTokers suggest, Houshman strongly advised against it. —Kristen Fischer, Health, 15 Aug. 2024

Sunless tanners: Also known as self-tanners or extenders, they are applied to the skin as lotions or creams. —Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 1 Aug. 2024

Benjamin Gilbert had started out as a leather tanner. —David Owen, The New Yorker, 27 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

origin unknown

First Known Use

Noun (1)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

circa 1811, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing tanner

• self-tanner
• tanner crab

Kids Definition

tanner

noun

tan·​ner

ˈtan-ər

: a person who tans hides