tan line
noun
plural tan lines
: a line that distinguishes a suntan from a paler shade of skin and that shows where an area of skin was covered (as by clothing) when the tanning occurred
While the new swimming costume would, in all possibility, leave your body with bizarre tan lines, celebrities seem to be unperturbed by the after-effects.—
Reema Gowalla
Reema GowallaMy dad, Larry—Yogi's oldest son—recently found a tan line beneath the '63 ring he got from his dad.—Lindsay Berra
Lindsay BerraExamples of tan line in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Those first few hot days, the anticipation of vacations and tan lines — the tension is tactile.
—Magdalene Taylor, Washington Post, 24 June 2024
Each version features flattering ruching at the midsection, thin straps for minimal tan lines, and dozens of colors to choose from.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2024
But Take Note: No sizing options exist for long or short torsos.
Strapless suits are a wonderful option for eliminating tan lines in style.
—Maya Polton Updated, Parents, 10 Aug. 2023
In one close-up shot, the actress wore a thong revealing her rear and giant 3-0 tan lines.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 27 Aug. 2023
But Take Note: Be prepared for uneven tan lines thanks to the one-shoulder style.
—Maya Polton Updated, Parents, 10 Aug. 2023
Navratilova was walking straight through the grounds in a one-piece bathing suit and flip flops, oblivious to stares at her crisscrossing tan lines.
—Sally Jenkins, Anchorage Daily News, 3 July 2023
Just days into a three-week camp, sunburns had begun to blister, and awkward tan lines marking socks, watches, sleeves and shoe straps were deepening.
—Emily Cochrane, BostonGlobe.com, 1 July 2023
The strapless silhouette is my go-to for keeping tan lines to a minimum.
—Harper's BAZAAR, 14 June 2023
Magdalene Taylor, Washington Post, 24 June 2024
Each version features flattering ruching at the midsection, thin straps for minimal tan lines, and dozens of colors to choose from.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2024
But Take Note: No sizing options exist for long or short torsos.
Strapless suits are a wonderful option for eliminating tan lines in style.
—Maya Polton Updated, Parents, 10 Aug. 2023
In one close-up shot, the actress wore a thong revealing her rear and giant 3-0 tan lines.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 27 Aug. 2023
But Take Note: Be prepared for uneven tan lines thanks to the one-shoulder style.
—Maya Polton Updated, Parents, 10 Aug. 2023
Navratilova was walking straight through the grounds in a one-piece bathing suit and flip flops, oblivious to stares at her crisscrossing tan lines.
—Sally Jenkins, Anchorage Daily News, 3 July 2023
Just days into a three-week camp, sunburns had begun to blister, and awkward tan lines marking socks, watches, sleeves and shoe straps were deepening.
—Emily Cochrane, BostonGlobe.com, 1 July 2023
The strapless silhouette is my go-to for keeping tan lines to a minimum.
—Harper's BAZAAR, 14 June 2023
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“Tan line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tan%20line. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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