tanning — the process of making leather from animal skin by treating it with chemicals
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the process of making leather from animal skin by treating it with chemicals
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtænɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My mom spent so much money on tanning that she could have bought a small car instead.
- The tanning industry has been around for thousands of years, turning animal skins into useful leather.
- She's so pale that even five hours of tanning only made her look like a lobster.
tanning
NOUN[/ˈtænɪŋ/]
the process of making leather from animal skin by treating it with chemicals
Craftsman treating hide to make leather
Perfect planning beats chemical banning in tanning!
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Middle English 'tannen', referring to the leather treatment process using oak bark. The word originates from the practice of using oak bark, which contains tannin compounds, to soften and preserve hides in medieval leather working.
Breakdown
tan (to treat leather with oak bark or tannin) + -ing (present participle suffix denoting an action or process).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom spent so much money on tanning that she could have bought a small car instead.”
“The tanning industry has been around for thousands of years, turning animal skins into useful leather.”
“She's so pale that even five hours of tanning only made her look like a lobster.”
“Traditional tanning methods use natural materials like tree bark and plant extracts.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related
Want to master 19,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.