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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Now, the church has removed the sleeve on some designs, turning them into tank tops. Lauren Jackson, New York Times, 29 May 2025 Back in February, remember when Timothée Chalamet hit the Berlin Film Festival in a pink Chrome Hearts tank top? Christian Allaire, Vogue, 28 May 2025 It can be worn buttoned or unbuttoned over a summer tank top, and the slim collar and rolled sleeves add a pop of texture to its simple design. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 24 May 2025 State police released a photo of 19-year-old Corey Boyd, in a tank top and t-shirt, after being taken into custody. Alex Sundby may 20, CBS News, 20 May 2025 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 5 Jun. 2025.

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tank top

noun
: a sleeveless collarless shirt with a low neckline
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