crop top

noun

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

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The post shared a graphic of rookie guard Sarah Ashlee Barker wearing what appeared to be a crop top. Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2025 The bride wore a funky ensemble for her winter ceremony, covering a crop top and long skirt with a sheer, feathery overlay. James Mercadante, EW.com, 17 June 2025 My daughter plans to pair them with a simple crop top and sneakers for a more casual vibe. Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 16 June 2025 Naturally, corners of the internet have since lit up in debate over the appropriateness of crop tops, shorts and office sirens in the workplace. Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 1 June 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 28 Jun. 2025.

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