tank top

noun

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

Examples of tank top in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In the first video of the post, Beckinsale playfully chased a St. Bernard around a workout area while dressed in a black tank top, patterned leggings, black shorts and neon orange trainers. Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024 The male mannequin had a conventional tank top and shorts combination, while the female mannequin was dressed in something that looked more like a one-piece bathing suit and appeared to be especially revealing around the pubic area. Anna Gordon, TIME, 17 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tank top 

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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 3 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

tank top

noun
: a sleeveless collarless shirt with a low neckline
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