crop top

noun

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

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The same goes for festival staples like crop tops, which are being reimagined with more structure and elevated fabrics. Katie Ann Lehman, StyleCaster, 24 Mar. 2026 King appeared bridal-ready in a white lace crop top and a ruffled maxi skirt. Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 24 Mar. 2026 For those unbelievably hot and humid days on the horizon, throw on a pair of jean shorts over a bikini or a crop top, with a frilly boho blouse as a cover-up. India Roby, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026 Their crop tops and miniskirts were covered in plastic orbs, which were layered over nude fabric. Hannah Malach, InStyle, 11 Mar. 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 3 Apr. 2026.

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