tanning

noun

: the act or process of darkening your skin by exposing it to the bright light of the sun or a special type of lamp

Full Definition of TANNING

: the art or process by which a skin is tanned

: a browning of the skin especially by exposure to sun

: a sound spanking

: a natural darkening and hardening of the cuticle of an insect immediately after molting

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15th century

Medical Dictionary

noun tan·ning \ˈtan-iŋ\

: a browning of the skin by exposure to sun

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