tannery

noun

tan·​nery ˈta-nə-rē How to pronounce tannery (audio)
ˈtan-rē
plural tanneries
: a place where tanning is carried on

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Step into summer in style with the Sorel Ella III sandals, which feature supportive and adjustable ankle straps as well as shimmery full-grain leather uppers sourced from a Leather Working Group (LWG) Certified tannery. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026 For spring, the Docksides and Campsides models were reinterpreted in leather executions by historic American tannery Horween Leather Company. Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 21 June 2026 The leather, from a tannery that has earned Leather Working Group certification for environmental performance, is finished in a mimosa color along the front and back of the back, white on the interior components, and tan along the handles. Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2026 The underground world of caves is remarkably diverse, serving various purposes such as storage, industrial work, living quarters, burial sites, tanneries, and shelters during air raids. Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for tannery

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First Known Use

1694, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of tannery was in 1694

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“Tannery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tannery. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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tannery

noun
tan·​nery ˈtan-(ə-)rē How to pronounce tannery (audio)
plural tanneries
: a place where hides are tanned

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