crop top

noun

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

Examples of crop top in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Lively made the reveal next to a hilarious Instagram post showing herself wearing the complete outfit: Bode's Floret Brocade Shorts, a matching button-up, a strapless black crop top, and strappy sandal heels. Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 12 July 2024 The clip showed the actress modeling a pink, off-the-shoulder crop top and matching bikini bottom with a pair of black platform boots and a hairnet tied into a bow around her head. Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 9 July 2024 The news comes after paparazzi photos emerged of the two vacationing in Lake Como, with Robbie displaying her baby bump in a crop top. Vogue, 7 July 2024 Every style star and celebrity from Paris Hilton and Britney Spears to The Spice Girls was rocking low-rise denim, crop tops, platforms, and shoulder bags in sequins, patent leather, velvet, and studded iterations. Elana Zajdman, WWD, 2 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for crop top 

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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 26 Jul. 2024.

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