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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Alas, true sweater weather is not quite here yet, and the shirt portion of Hadid’s jumpsuit was wrapped around her waist, revealing a basic white tank top underneath. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2025 For her look, the mom of three wore a white Saint Laurent tank top with the brand's tiny logo in red on the front and matched it with white pants and a matching belt. Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025 Striped High-neck Tank Belly’s always loved a striped shirt, typically opting for a multi-colored tank top or sweater paired with her signature denim shorts. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2025 The white tank top has never failed me. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tank top

Word History

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 1 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

tank top

noun
: a sleeveless collarless shirt with a low neckline
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