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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Prices range from $40 tank tops and T-shirts to $300 outerwear, with most of the collection priced under $100. David Moin, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025 In the Instagram video, Swift directed her Showgirl persona while sporting an oversized blazer, a black tank top, and crossover waist wide-leg jeans — three polished staples that are so smart to have on hand for fall. Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025 And when our short fall and winter seasons are over, the tank top and airy pants will keep you cool and chic. Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025 V-neck tees worn underneath polo shirts and classic white tank tops with backless cuts. Ludwig Hurtado, Them., 29 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 6 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

tank top

noun
: a sleeveless collarless shirt with a low neckline
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