self-tanner

noun

self-tan·​ner ˌself-ˈta-nər 

: a product (such as one containing dihydroxyacetone) that when applied to the skin reacts chemically with its surface layer to give the appearance of a suntan

Examples of self-tanner in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

My preferred use is to treat it as a sort of temporary self-tanner. — Jordan Julian, InStyle, 23 June 2026

Today’s glow-enhancing products are far more sophisticated than the streaky, orange self-tanners that once dominated bathroom counters and beach vacations. — Kate Donnelly, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

Hot weather and heavy sweating can cause self-tanner to drip—and dry that way. — Deanna Pai, Glamour, 6 June 2026

When some color is definitely called for, don’t make the age-old mistake of using a self-tanner that will leave you streaky. — Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for self-tanner

• banner
• branner
• canner
• fanner
• kanner
• manner
• manor
• planner
• scanner
• spanner
• tanner

Medical Definition

self-tanner

noun

self-tan·​ner -ˈtan-ər 

: a cosmetic product (as one containing dihydroxyacetone) that when applied to the skin reacts chemically with its surface layer to give the appearance of a tan