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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Three extra years in wood has somehow softened the tannic sting that the younger bourbon brings to the palate instead of amplifying it. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2025 Bold, tannic wines can be overpowering, Latour tells us, and heavy, high-alcohol reds can overwhelm delicate or spiced desserts, Morreale notes. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025 Enjoy crisp albarino, vibrant Garnacha and tannic tempranillos. Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025 The Cerasuolo Rosato is a dark red wine made from Montepulciano, with notes of cherry, rose petal, and spice, along with a distinctive tannic backbone. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025 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 18 Nov. 2025.

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