crop top

noun

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

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The collection will launch just ahead of the 2025 WNBA playoffs on Sunday, and will include jackets, T-shirts, sweatshirts, crop tops, and other pieces sporting the logos of the 13 teams in the league. Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025 In the post, the 14-year-old looked all grown up, wearing a pink crop top with blue jeans with a white belt. Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025 Cigarette jeans can also be used to create preppy outfits, whether paired with a polo shirt or a crop top and short cardigan. Michel Mejía, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2025 Belinda, dressed in a shiny silver crop top, white fringe pants, and platform shoes, joined Shakira during the acoustic segment of the show to sing the heartfelt track. Natalia Cano, Billboard, 31 Aug. 2025 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 18 Sep. 2025.

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