tank top

noun

: a sleeveless collarless shirt with usually wide shoulder straps and no front opening

Examples of tank top in a Sentence

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Go full butter with a complimentary tank top from Khaite. Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025 This tank top is perfect for warmer, humid climates. Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 6 Mar. 2025 The sweater is the ideal closet staple that works as a standalone top and can also be layered over classic T-shirts and tank tops to replace heavier outerwear, like puffer jackets, as temperatures get warmer. Ali Faccenda, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025 Pair them with sandals and a tank top for a relaxed beachside look, or step into loafers and a blouse for a work trip-appropriate ensemble. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tank top

Word History

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tank top was in 1950

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“Tank top.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tank%20top. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

tank top

noun
: a sleeveless collarless shirt with a low neckline
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