tans Definition
- 1a pale brown color obtained by skin exposure to the sun
- 2to become brown by exposure to the sun
Using tans: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tans" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She has a beautiful tan from her vacation in Hawaii.
Example
I need to tan my legs before wearing shorts.
Example
He tans easily in the summer sun.
tans Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with tans
fake tan
a cosmetic product that gives the appearance of a suntan without exposure to the sun
Example
She used a fake tan to get ready for the party.
tan lines
the visible lines on the skin where it has been tanned and not tanned, usually caused by wearing clothing that covers some parts of the body
Example
She had tan lines on her shoulders from wearing a tank top.
tan oneself
to expose oneself to the sun in order to get a tan
Example
She spent the afternoon tanning herself on the beach.
Summary: tans in Brief
'Tans' [tænz] refer to the pale brown color of the skin after exposure to the sun. It can also mean to become brown by exposure to the sun. Examples include 'She has a beautiful tan from her vacation in Hawaii.' and 'I need to tan my legs before wearing shorts.' Phrases like 'fake tan' and 'tan lines' denote cosmetic products and visible lines on the skin, respectively.
