tank top

noun

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

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Their high priestess, cycling endlessly through athleisure-adjacent tank tops and tiny sunglasses, is, of course, Hailey Bieber. Olivia Allen, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2026 Use a pendant necklace to dress up a funnel-neck jacket or a tank top; throw on some tassel earrings to make a statement with a little black dress or a sharp suit. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 1 Feb. 2026 Small notches hold tank tops and more delicate sleeves in place, while the contoured sides prevent dimples from forming at the shoulders of your favorite sweaters. Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2026 Pair them with other Wunder Train picks like long-sleeve shirts, sports bras, and tank tops for a matching set. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026 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 6 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

tank top

noun
: a sleeveless collarless shirt with a low neckline
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