crop top

noun

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

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The flattering boatneck cut of this top creates a timeless look, and, despite being a sleeveless crop top, this shirt has a nice weight to it, thanks to the linen-blend. Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026 In the clip, Williams also rocked a crop top and dark denim barrel jeans. Elle Meier, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026 Style them with a button-down or blouse and a cardigan for a preppy look, or with a crop top and cozy knits for a relaxed, casual vibe. Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 19 Feb. 2026 Nowhere in my agreement with the universe, did anyone tell me that my sixth decade should make room for crop tops, bikinis, or HIIT classes with my own children. Danielle Pergament, Allure, 18 Feb. 2026 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 13 Mar. 2026.

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