crop top

noun

plural crop tops
: a short upper-body garment that does not cover the midriff

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No matter the occasion, Bella Hadid can rock some seriously leather—and a crop top—like nobody’s business. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2025 Meanwhile, a Gen Z outfit would be an oversized blazer, a crop top, wide-leg jeans, combat boots or chunky sneakers, and big statement jewelry. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025 Brunson wowed in a colorful, matching crop top and skirt, while Anik looked effortlessly cool in a Gucci jacket, black denim and white sneakers. Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025 Simone Ashley selected a sparkly Chanel two-piece, with a midriff-baring crop top. Rhonda Richford, WWD, 11 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for crop top

Word History

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of crop top was in 1956

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“Crop top.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crop%20top. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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