crop top

noun

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

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In her first picture, Nicola wore a white pants set with a relaxed fit and a strappy crop top, paired with a matching elastic headband. Angel Saunders, People.com, 23 July 2025 Similarly Paris Hilton, queen of mini skirts, crop tops and Juicy Couture tracksuits, referenced Princess of Monaco Grace Kelly for her dress in 2021. Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 21 July 2025 Rihanna put a fresh spin on a beloved silhouette — a crop top and low-rise bottom — with the white set by Alaïa's Pieter Mulier, per Vogue. Rachel Raposas, People.com, 14 July 2025 Pair them with a simple crop top and sandals for an easy, polished look that still feels playful. Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 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 3 Aug. 2025.

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