What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
tans
Example
She got a nice tan after spending a week at the beach. [tan: noun]
Example
He tans easily in the sun. [tans: verb]
Example
The walls were painted in a warm tan color. [tan: adjective]
brown
Example
The dog's fur was a rich shade of brown. [brown: adjective]
Example
She baked the chicken until it was golden brown. [brown: adjective]
Example
He wore a brown leather jacket. [brown: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Brown is a more commonly used word than tans in everyday language, and is more versatile in its usage.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between tans and brown?
Both tans and brown can be used in formal and informal contexts, and neither is particularly more formal than the other.
