Tan

/tæn/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:3 ptsWWF:4 pts3 letters

Definition of Tan

noun

  1. A yellowish-brown colour.
  2. A darkening of the skin resulting from exposure to sunlight or similar light sources.

    "She still has a tan from her vacation in Mexico."

  3. The bark of an oak or other tree from which tannic acid is obtained.

adjective

  1. Of a yellowish-brown.

    "Mine is the white car parked next to the tan pickup truck."

  2. Having dark skin as a result of exposure to the sun.

    "You’re looking very tan this week."

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