tanning
nounUK /ˈtænɪŋ/
US /ˈtænɪŋ/
The process of making your skin darker by being in the sun.
She spent the afternoon tanning on the beach.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The process of turning animal skin into leather.
The factory specializes in the tanning of cowhide.
3. A beating or punishment, especially as a physical thrashing.
The old coach gave the team a tanning after the loss.
4. The act of making something brown or darker in color.
The tanning of the paper gave it an aged look.