tanning
noun
tan·ning
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Definition of tanning
1
: a browning of the skin especially by exposure to sun
2
: the art or process by which a skin is tanned
3
: a sound spanking
4
: a natural darkening and hardening of the cuticle of an insect immediately after molting
Examples of tanning in a Sentence
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Services include sunless spray tanning, European bronzing beds, stand-up sun booths, and spa services such as photo facials and FIT (far infrared technology) bodywrap. — Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, "New businesses include Sweetfin restaurant, Union Cowork," 15 Aug. 2019 The main risk factor for melanoma is exposure to ultraviolet radiation -- UVA and UVB -- from sunlight or tanning beds. — Naseem S. Miller, orlandosentinel.com, "Skin cancer in Florida: What you need to know," 18 July 2019 There’s also a tanning room, solarium and game room. — Jack Flemming, latimes.com, "Big home, big deal: The Manor in Holmby Hills sets new L.A. County price record at $120 million," 1 July 2019 Those with tanning goals for summer might be considering foregoing sunscreen to acquire their base layer, but shirking SPF may not be such a good idea. — Susan Brickell, Health.com, "What Does SPF Stand For? We Asked Dermatologists," 21 June 2019 Long hours at the beach, tanning beds and arc welding are other possible causes. — Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Protect your eyes for life with healthy diet, sun shielding," 24 June 2019 If tanning could be an occupation that would no doubt be my calling. — Dalton Ross, EW.com, "Meet the cast of Big Brother season 21," 17 June 2019 Skylar Grace offers beauty services such as cosmetic airbrush tanning, microblading, cosmetic tattooing and teeth whitening. — Katherine Feser, Houston Chronicle, "Retail wrap: FINS swim school, Kay Jewelers, Joy Love Burgers, Main Squeeze Juice Co. sign up for new spots," 7 June 2019 Botafogo Beach is on the bay, and may make for great tanning (and views), but the water quality isn’t generally the best. — Nick Remsen, Vogue, "Rio de Janeiro, Right Now: 5 Reasons to Visit the Extraordinary Brazilian City," 19 Mar. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'tanning.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for tanning
tanning
noun
English Language Learners Definition of tanning
: the act or process of darkening your skin by exposing it to the bright light of the sun or a special type of lamp
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tanning
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tan·ning
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Medical Definition of tanning
: a browning of the skin by exposure to sun
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