tank top

noun

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

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On August 21, the 23-time Grand Slam champion upgraded your every-day airport 'fit by pairing her simple gray tank top with matching sweatpants with a subtle pinstripe, further elevating the look with a pair of metallic stilettos. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 22 Aug. 2025 Serena Williams pairs a blue baseball cap with a white tank top while out and about in New York City on Aug. 21. Brendan Le, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025 Margot Robbie’s summer wardrobe is full of every It-girl’s favorite staples: classic tank tops and straight-leg jeans, along with breezy maxi dresses and, of course, the inescapable Alaïa mesh ballet flats. Emily Chan, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2025 But Brigham Young University student Dara Layton answered the door on a 100-degree day in Provo, Utah wearing something very new to her: a tank top. Ciara Hulet, NPR, 18 Aug. 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 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

tank top

noun
: a sleeveless collarless shirt with a low neckline
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