Word
tans
US/ˈtænz/
UK/tˈænz/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a darker brown color on your skin after time in the sun.
n. a brownish darkening of the skin caused by exposure to sunlight or ultraviolet light.
Examples
“They show off their summer tans at the beach.”
“After two weeks in Spain, both friends came home with deep tans that made everyone jealous.”
“Salon spray tans promise an even glow without sun damage, though the color often fades unevenly within a week.”
Examples
simple
“They show off their summer tans at the beach.”
contextual
“After two weeks in Spain, both friends came home with deep tans that made everyone jealous.”
complex
“Salon spray tans promise an even glow without sun damage, though the color often fades unevenly within a week.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “tans” in context.
Verb
01. compare tans
“The friends compared tans after their seaside holiday.”
verb + noun
02. get tans
“We got tans quickly on the sunny beach in July.”
verb + noun
03. keep tans
“She uses lotion to keep tans for a longer time.”
verb + noun
04. lose tans
“You lose tans fast if you stay indoors all winter.”
verb + noun
Adjective
05. dark tans
“Lifeguards often have dark tans after working outside all summer.”
adj + noun
06. deep tans
“Many surfers get deep tans from long hours in the sun.”
adj + noun
07. even tans
“He got nice even tans during two weeks in Spain.”
adj + noun
08. fake tans
“Some people prefer fake tans instead of sitting in the sun.”
adj + noun
Noun
09. lines from tans
“He had white lines from tans where his watch had been.”
noun + prep + noun
10. develop deep summer tans
“Farm workers often develop deep summer tans.”
11. get even tans
“Use sunscreen to get even tans without burning.”
12. lose their tans quickly
“They lost their tans quickly after returning home.”
Synonyms
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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