crop top

noun

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

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Micro shorts, crop tops, oversize outerwear and minidresses are the core of the offering, with blue and red as the season’s anchor tones. Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 12 May 2026 These Gap culotte pants are an effortless summer staple, designed to pair with button-downs, crop tops, and everything in between. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026 Ponton, who first sparked dating speculation with Burrow in December 2024, was wearing an all-black look in a crop top and mini skirt, pairing it with black heels and a red clutch. Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026 Lopez wowed in the long-sleeve low-cut crop top, paired with black leggings that put her toned mid-section on full display. Sarah Sotoodeh , Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 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 May. 2026.

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