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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Throw these lace-up sneakers on with baggy trousers and a cropped tank top for an effortlessly cool ensemble, or wear them with your favorite minidress for a cute and comfy sightseeing look. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2026 Showing off different angles of her look, Leon turned to display a ruched lace-up design around her waist as well as her tank top’s completely sheer mesh back. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026 This smoothing tank top is made from a soft material that form-fits to the body and offers compression without constriction. Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 9 Mar. 2026 The look in question was from the March 10, 1997 pilot episode ‘Welcome to the Hellmouth’, in which Buffy dons a blue button-down top over a white tank top, complete with a messy updo and wispy bangs. Glenn Garner, Deadline, 1 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tank top

Word History

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

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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 12 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

tank top

noun
: a sleeveless collarless shirt with a low neckline
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