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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Aniston, on the other hand, leaned into the shoe's casual roots, wearing hers with jeans and a tank top for a relaxed look that felt quintessentially summer. Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 Pair these with a slight kitten heel and a tank top for a modern look. Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2026 Give me cute tank tops, midi dresses, and sandals over sweaters and jeans any day. Lauren Finney Harden, InStyle, 25 June 2026 Kkj 2-Pack Casual Tank Tops Loose, breathable tank tops like these are ideal for summer trips to the zoo, evening walks around the neighborhood, or just lounging around at home. Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 23 June 2026 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 26 Jun. 2026.

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tank top

noun
: a sleeveless collarless shirt with a low neckline
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