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
Charlotte Curtis3
: 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
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Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Truth is, McKee would rather not be tanner.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
French was a tanner and merchant who made a successful business after moving to Beaumont from his birthright state of New York in 1836.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
This Westman Atelier face tanner, however, gave me a quick glow with just a few drops of product.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 18 June 2025
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Noun
According to The New Zealand Herald, George held several roles over the years, including carpenter, tanner and insurance salesman, though struggled to hold down a job.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Truth is, McKee would rather not be tanner.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
French was a tanner and merchant who made a successful business after moving to Beaumont from his birthright state of New York in 1836.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
This Westman Atelier face tanner, however, gave me a quick glow with just a few drops of product.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 18 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for tanner
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“Tanner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tanner. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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