tannic

adjective

tan·​nic ˈta-nik 

1

: of, resembling, or derived from tan or a tannin

2

of wine : containing an abundance of tannins : markedly astringent

Examples of tannic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But the results are admirably smooth, low in acidity, and free of the tannic bitterness that afflicts most quick cold brews. —Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 29 June 2025

The cidery, which launched in 2010, claimed gold for its Cidre Bouche in the tannic cider category, Raspberry Cosmic Crisp in the fruited cider category and 2019 Pommeau in the category for experimental, barrel-aged or specialty cider. —Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2025

The finish is long and bold with a dry, tannic character and lingering notes of charred wood, rye spices, pepper, and toffee. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025

Dark, syrupy, hefty and textured mid palate with a firm tannic backbone and long creamy finish that includes flavors of blackberries and red cherries. —Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

French tannique, from tannin

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing tannic

• tannic acid

Rhymes for tannic

• bannock
• laennec
• manic
• panic
• stannic
• aldermanic
• inorganic
• magellanic
• messianic
• oceanic
• pozzolanic
• talismanic