tank top

noun

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

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To fill your wardrobe, check out Target’s summer fashion sale, with items like casual dresses, classic tank tops, and comfortable shoes for up to 76 percent off. Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 5 July 2025 Changes to the film included getting rid of a scene in which Elio shows off a pink tank top made out of beach litter to a hermit crab, as well as removing picture frames from Elio’s bedroom wall that displayed a male crush. Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025 While some opt to keep it simple with tank tops, shorts and tennis shoes, others dial it up with platform boots, holographic sets and eye-catching looks including colorful braids and neon nails. Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 For tickets, T-shirts and tank tops, visit sdhsclassof75.com. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 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 12 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

tank top

noun
: a sleeveless collarless shirt with a low neckline
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