tannic

adjective

tan·​nic ˈta-nik How to pronounce tannic (audio)
1
: of, resembling, or derived from tan or a tannin
2
of wine : containing an abundance of tannins : markedly astringent

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Those compounds give bran its tannic edge, its signature complexity with the dark roast notes of coffee and the deep purple of red wine. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026 Cool yogurt with a zing of garlic rounds out the trio, while the sumac lends its fruity-tart and tannic zest. Deputy Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026 Expect all the classic jammy fruits, plus a tannic bow that pulls the finish together. Kate Bernot, Outside, 30 Mar. 2026 Each sip ends with some pleasant heat on the back end, a nice, warming finish that lingers for a few minutes, along with some tannic oak that does not go overboard into bitterness. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tannic

Word History

Etymology

French tannique, from tannin

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of tannic was in 1836

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“Tannic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tannic. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.

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