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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Check out some more of our favorites, including a soft tank top, stylish sneakers, and more. Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2026 On warmer days, forego the sweatshirt and the full-length trench for a coordinating tank top or sports bra and a cropped trench coat, one of the season’s trendiest layers. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 6 Apr. 2026 She was last seen wearing a green jacket, a white tank top and black and white sneakers. Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 6 Apr. 2026 Not only will this tank top hide bra straps, but it’s designed with a high back so the straps stay put all day. Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2026 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 11 Apr. 2026.

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tank top

noun
: a sleeveless collarless shirt with a low neckline
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