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 The final shot featured Perry holding a white pillow up to cover up the Kate Barton crop top that kind of looked like a heavy metal shark. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 16 Apr. 2024 In keeping with the hairy style inspiration, Doja and Nelson also partnered with Entire Studios on a faux-fur look consisting of a blonde crop top, bikini bottoms, and boots made in collaboration with Timberland. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2024 The Euphoria star teamed the piece with a black crop top, an oversized blazer, sheer tights, towering platform heels and a pair of sunglasses. Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 9 Mar. 2024 Much like the Dune movies, her outfit comes in two parts: a voluminous drop-waist skirt and a crop top with a cowl neck. Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 12 Feb. 2024 Out on the buzzing concourse ahead of showtime, the long merch-booth lines were a medley of tiaras and crop tops, sequined skirts and a whole bunch of purple — Rodrigo’s signature color. Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 24 Mar. 2024 While the crop top alone retails for $1,890, Brittany’s full Prada ‘fit totals $6,090, between the $1,750 pants and the $2,450 jacket. Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 18 Mar. 2024 For her glam, the rapper chose a monochromatic brown palette to match her leather crop top and pants, including a latte-colored manicure. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 13 Mar. 2024 Sarah faced the camera, showing off her growing belly that could clearly be seen in her crop top as the mother-daughter duo both smiled together. Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 10 Mar. 2024

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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 23 Apr. 2024.

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