tannery

noun

tan·​nery ˈta-nə-rē How to pronounce tannery (audio)
ˈtan-rē
plural tanneries
: a place where tanning is carried on

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The leather tanneries have been integral to the city’s economy for centuries. Elle Benson Easton, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024 They’ve even been constructed at a tannery with impressive environmentally-friendly practices according to the Leather Working Group, an organization focused on ensuring ethical methods of working with leather. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2024 The town’s tanneries were notoriously foul-smelling, so leather-makers, to avoid offending the noses of aristocratic customers, began to infuse their wares with floral essences. Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2024 Currently available for pre-order, these fuss-free shoes are worth the wait: they’re made with reliable anti-slip outsoles paired with a sleek, wearable silhouette made from high-quality suede that’s sourced from tanneries certified by the Leather Working Group (LWG). Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tannery 

Word History

First Known Use

1694, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of tannery was in 1694

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“Tannery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tannery. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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tannery

noun
tan·​nery ˈtan-(ə-)rē How to pronounce tannery (audio)
plural tanneries
: a place where hides are tanned

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