tank top

noun

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

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Quince just made trying the trend easy by restocking dozens of cardigans, tank tops, hoodies, blouses, and pants in chocolate brown and burgundy. Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2025 No undershirts, tank tops, cut off shirts or halter tops. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Oct. 2025 But to avoid taking this style in too much of a middle school dance direction, try a design with sophisticated details, like a slight flare or wraparound element, and stick to ladylike blouses versus graphic tees or tank tops. Avery Matera, Glamour, 10 Oct. 2025 Amazon is also full of three-piece lounge sets, which typically include a cardigan, a tank top, and pants, starting at just $19. Katrina Cossey, Parents, 8 Oct. 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 13 Oct. 2025.

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tank top

noun
: a sleeveless collarless shirt with a low neckline
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