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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Warm days call for feminine blouses and tank tops, while cool nights allow for chunky cardigans and button-downs. Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2025 Multiple other reviewers noted how soft and versatile this tank top is, including one person who said that it can be dressed up or down. Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025 Her long hair falls in loose waves, and she’s dressed comfortably—tank top, oversized jacket, loose sweatpants, sneakers—because once our interview ends, she’s headed straight to rehearsals. Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 22 Apr. 2025 The outerwear, worn over shirts and white jersey tank tops, differed for each member, with pockets and a leather collar, contrasting piping and rhinestone embroidery. Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tank top

Word History

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

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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 2 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

tank top

noun
: a sleeveless collarless shirt with a low neckline
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