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tan·ner | \ ˈta-nər 
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\ plural tanners
Definition of tanner
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : one that tans hides
2 : one who acquires or seeks to acquire a suntan
Scott Beach is for dedicated tanners, day-long sun and lots of space.— Charlotte Curtis
3 : a cosmetic product that when applied to the skin reacts chemically with its surface layer to give the appearance of a suntan : self tanner Most tanners go on colorless; you may have to wait an hour or more for the tan to appear. — Consumer Reports
tanner
noun (2)Definition of tanner (Entry 2 of 2)
British
: sixpence
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nountan·ner | \ ˈta-nər \
\Kids Definition of tanner
: a person who tans hides into leather
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