tank top

noun

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

Examples of tank top in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Someone exercising outdoors might prefer a tighter-fitting synthetic tank top, while someone sitting on a porch or doing light yard work might be more comfortable in a looser cotton T-shirt. — Aya Diab, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Consider this comfy matching set at Amazon, priced at only $43 for both the tank top and wide-leg pants. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2026

Hathaway styled her Asics sneakers with white pull-on pants, a simple black tank top, and a matching white sweater tied around her shoulders. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 22 Aug. 2026

Hale’s casual vibe included black jeans, a tank top, and sleek matching sandals for a no-fuss look. — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 22 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tank top

• atop
• backdrop
• backstop
• bebop
• blacktop
• bookshop
• clatsop
• desktop
• eavesdrop
• estop
• hardtop
• hilltop

Kids Definition

tank top

noun

: a sleeveless collarless shirt with a low neckline