Definition

A place where animal skins are treated to make leather.

Example

The tannery in our town produces high-quality leather goods.

Conversation

Have you ever visited a tannery?

No, I haven’t! What’s it like?

It’s really interesting to see how they process the hides.

That sounds cool! I’d love to check it out sometime.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tannery → It originates from the Old French word *tanerie*, which comes from *taner* (meaning to tan). A tannery is a place where animal hides are processed and tanned to make leather.

Memory Tip

Think of a place where animal hides are 'tanned' — that's what a tannery does.

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