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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The street style roundup regular shrugged on a faded blue workman shirt—complete with a retro name-tag patch—over a navy pleated skirt and tank top for a chic outfit that was both effortless and effective. Freya Drohan, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026 It can be draped around the shoulders, layered over a tank top, or buttoned all the way up. Emma Guillen, PEOPLE, 17 Jan. 2026 Turner's costuming includes Croft's signature red sunglasses, as well as a pair of pistol holsters, tiny shorts, a teal tank top, and a leather backpack — all trademark Croft pieces from the first round of games. Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Jan. 2026 Nobody wears a white tank top quite like Zendaya, it must be said. Emma Specter, Vogue, 14 Jan. 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 22 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

tank top

noun
: a sleeveless collarless shirt with a low neckline
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