tank top
noun
: a sleeveless collarless shirt with usually wide shoulder straps and no front opening
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He was dressed in a white tank top, a billowing black organza jacket, and distressed jeans that, in lieu of a belt, were held up by cellophane tape.
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Ana Karina Zatarain, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2025
Sweaters, coats, and boots take up way more closet space than breezy sundresses and linen tank tops.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Its snug fit is flattering without feeling restrictive thanks to a forgiving blend of cotton and elastane, and it can be styled both open over a tank top or buttoned to the top for a more elevated look.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
Almost 10 feet tall and wide, Saint George and the Dragon features a Black man in shorts and a tank top astride a bucking white horse that is set against a floral background.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
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Ana Karina Zatarain, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2025
Sweaters, coats, and boots take up way more closet space than breezy sundresses and linen tank tops.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Its snug fit is flattering without feeling restrictive thanks to a forgiving blend of cotton and elastane, and it can be styled both open over a tank top or buttoned to the top for a more elevated look.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
Almost 10 feet tall and wide, Saint George and the Dragon features a Black man in shorts and a tank top astride a bucking white horse that is set against a floral background.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
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“Tank top.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tank%20top. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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