tank top

noun

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

Examples of tank top in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Pair these shorts with a simple cami tank top, or throw them on over your triangle bikini as a stylish pool cover-up. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 8 July 2026

The everyday tank top Few summer silhouettes are as important as an everyday tank top. — Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 7 July 2026

For more of the best new deals in Lululemon’s Summer Sale, check out our favorite organic cotton tees, athleisure dresses, tank tops, shorts, leggings, and more below. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 6 July 2026

The relaxed V-neck tank top has a pretty scalloped trim, while the stretchy shorts give you plenty of room to move around. — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tank top

• atop
• backdrop
• backstop
• bebop
• blacktop
• bookshop
• clatsop
• desktop
• eavesdrop
• estop
• hardtop
• hilltop

Kids Definition

tank top

noun

: a sleeveless collarless shirt with a low neckline