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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The slightly oversized cut keeps it comfy, perfect for throwing on over tank tops and T-shirts. Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025 The image—snapshotted from promo footage of her upcoming Eras Tour documentary—shows Swift in the gym wearing a black tank top and the bold, chunky accessory. Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025 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, 14 Oct. 2025 Quince just made trying the trend easy by restocking dozens of cardigans, tank tops, hoodies, blouses, and pants in chocolate brown and burgundy. Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 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 22 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

tank top

noun
: a sleeveless collarless shirt with a low neckline
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