tannery

[ tan-uh-ree ]

noun

, plural tan·ner·ies.

1. a place where tanning tanning tan is carried on.

tannery

/ ˈtænərɪ /

noun

1. a place or building where skins and hides are tanned

Word History and Origins

Origin of tannery¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; tan ¹, -ery

Example Sentences

A: My family owned a tannery in Turkey, so I was born into the business.

From Seattle Times

The Cantonese migrants worked in carpentry and the ship-fitting industry, while the Hakka Chinese worked in the tannery and food business.

From BBC

Meanwhile, many York cases centred around artisans in the same profession, such as fights between tannery workers or glove-makers.

From BBC

The city is Morocco’s most widely visited destination, known for its palaces, spice markets, tanneries and Jemaa El Fna, its noisy square full of food vendors and musicians.

From Seattle Times

In addition, shorts and jackets in oily calf leather from a Tuscan family-owned tannery, and pure wool tailoring from an Italian heritage mill reflected his dedication to environmental sustainability and animal welfare.

From Seattle Times