tannery

noun

tan·​nery ˈta-nə-rē 

ˈtan-rē

plural tanneries

: a place where tanning is carried on

Examples of tannery in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Great Greenland tannery in Qaqortoq, in southern Greenland, looks like a giant dry cleaner’s and smells briny like the ocean. — Ivor Prickett, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Simple, functional, and stylish, this phone pouch is crafted from Mulberry’s signature black small classic grain leather—an almost impossibly soft cowhide with a light protective finish sourced from a Gold Standard Italian tannery. — Charley Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026

It is housed in the city’s former tannery in nearby St Junien beside the River Vienne. — James Rampton, TheWeek, 9 July 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

1694, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tannery

• cannery
• granary

Kids Definition

tannery

noun

tan·​nery ˈtan-(ə-)rē 

plural tanneries

: a place where hides are tanned