tank top

noun

: a sleeveless collarless shirt with usually wide shoulder straps and no front opening

Examples of tank top in a Sentence

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In one of them, Simpson played a rapper working on a new album, wearing a durag, a white tank top and gold caps over his teeth. Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026 In the first clip, five white shirts hang on a clothesline before the camera pans to a visibly pregnant Ciara, wearing a white tank top and jeans, her hair in rollers. Emma Banks, InStyle, 8 Sep. 2026 All the while, a woman in red shorts and a white tank top is running to the auditorium. Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 3 Sep. 2026 The duo explained to Interview that the core designs for The Row’s first collection included a tank top, dress, blazer and stretch-leather leggings. Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tank top

Word History

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of tank top was in 1950

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“Tank top.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tank%20top. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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tank top

noun
: a sleeveless collarless shirt with a low neckline
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