tank top

noun

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

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The collection features Fear of God’s signature unisex staples–a tank top, oversized T-shirts, long-sleeves, and hoodies rendered in neutral tones and adorned with dual Vogue and Fear of God logos. Minty Mellon, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025 Hilaria opted for camo pants and a black tank top. Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025 Meanwhile, Felix wears a white tank top, gold angel wings and a pair of blue jeans. Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 23 Oct. 2025 Their seven-song debut EP cover features an adorable Mads in a vest, white shirt and drawn-on goatee and mustache, with dad right next to him in a tank top and long blonde wig. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 21 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 27 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

tank top

noun
: a sleeveless collarless shirt with a low neckline
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