plural tanners
1
: one that tans hides
2
: one who acquires or seeks to acquire a suntan
Scott Beach is for dedicated tanners, day-long sun and lots of space.—
Charlotte Curtis
Charlotte Curtis3
: a cosmetic product that when applied to the skin reacts chemically with its surface layer to give the appearance of a suntan : self tanner
Most tanners go on colorless; you may have to wait an hour or more for the tan to appear.—Consumer Reports
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Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2025
The Food and Drug Administration has approved DHA for use in sunless tanners.
—Gillian Mohney, Verywell Health, 7 Mar. 2025
There's nothing a little self tanner can't fix — just ask Megan Moroney.
—Daniela Avila, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Glamour senior commerce editor Jenifer Calle tested this tanner after a winter of not using any tanning product and was pleasantly surprised by the huge boost in color.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Luckily, fake tanners is one of the best ways to get glowing quick, without any harm to your skin.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2025
The Food and Drug Administration has approved DHA for use in sunless tanners.
—Gillian Mohney, Verywell Health, 7 Mar. 2025
There's nothing a little self tanner can't fix — just ask Megan Moroney.
—Daniela Avila, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Glamour senior commerce editor Jenifer Calle tested this tanner after a winter of not using any tanning product and was pleasantly surprised by the huge boost in color.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2025
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“Tanner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tanner. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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