# tans

/ˈtænz/ (US) · /tˈænz/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/tans
Updated: 2026-10-15

## Definition

a darker brown color on your skin after time in the sun.

For teachers: 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.

## Synonyms

suntan

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