spray tan
noun
plural spray tans
: a simulated suntan produced by darkening the skin with a sprayed-on chemical preparation
There's no doubt that, when choosing between a spray tan and actual tanning, the former is a much safer way to achieve a summer glow.—
Zoë Weiner
Zoë WeinerSomeone gave me a gift certificate for a spray tan a few years ago. It left me golden brown with a just a hint of orange, but had an unpleasant odor to it.—Lori Borgman
Lori Borgman
also
: the chemical preparation used to produce a spray tan
Pantyhose are making a comeback! … We might have Kate Middleton to thank for that, or women could have just gotten really tired of applying spray tan to their legs during winter. —Jennifer Wright
Jennifer Wright Examples of spray tan in a Sentence
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Similarly, lifestyle blogger Cara Loren went viral for her flawless spray tan and has since founded the workout app Burn as well as her own athleisure line, Cara Loren Active.
—Anneke Knot, Glamour, 14 May 2025
The industry has also faced growing competition from alternatives like spray tans and tanning lotions.
—Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2025
Sunless options like bronzing face drops, self-tanners, spray tans, and even face bronzer makeup will give you that glow safely and without any sun exposure.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 11 Apr. 2025
The thoughtful move means Baus no longer has to book expensive spray tan sessions at a salon.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
Federal Grants Being Abruptly Terminated The processes by which these decisions have been made have been about as clear as mud mixed with orange spray tan.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
One of the best ways to extend your spray tan is by adding self-tanner, which Claghorn recommends applying every two to three days.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2025
Baus explained that instead of buying her a subscription for professional spray tans, her husband Joseph went all in.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
The central comedic premise of the show revolves around spray tan.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 21 Feb. 2025
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Anneke Knot, Glamour, 14 May 2025
The industry has also faced growing competition from alternatives like spray tans and tanning lotions.
—Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2025
Sunless options like bronzing face drops, self-tanners, spray tans, and even face bronzer makeup will give you that glow safely and without any sun exposure.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 11 Apr. 2025
The thoughtful move means Baus no longer has to book expensive spray tan sessions at a salon.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
Federal Grants Being Abruptly Terminated The processes by which these decisions have been made have been about as clear as mud mixed with orange spray tan.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
One of the best ways to extend your spray tan is by adding self-tanner, which Claghorn recommends applying every two to three days.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2025
Baus explained that instead of buying her a subscription for professional spray tans, her husband Joseph went all in.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
The central comedic premise of the show revolves around spray tan.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Spray tan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spray%20tan. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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