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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The first known use of tanner was before the 12th century
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