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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Should the Penguins win, Governor Shapiro will have to wear a tank top to work for a day. Patrick Damp, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026 The set comes with a high-neck tank top, fitted joggers with a drawstring waistband, and a long cardigan. Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026 The wide-leg silhouette is flattering and pairs well with tank tops, T-shirts, button-ups, and nice blouses. Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2026 Kendall was spotted wearing a white tank top and matching white shorts, along with a backwards navy cap. Meg Walters, InStyle, 12 Apr. 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 17 Apr. 2026.

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tank top

noun
: a sleeveless collarless shirt with a low neckline
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