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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Sophia posted an image of the two wearing Minnie Mouse ears and posing in coordinated outfits, which consisted of a black tank top and blue denim jeans. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 29 Oct. 2024 The trendy oversize style will pair perfectly with your go-to white tank top and a chic pair of studded jeans. Erin Parker, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2024 Raging Midlife follows two friends who are obsessed with a 1980s wrestler named Raging Abraham Lincoln and set out to acquire his tank top. Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Oct. 2024 Meanwhile, Felix wears a white tank top, gold angel wings and a pair of blue jeans. Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 19 Oct. 2024 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 14 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

tank top

noun
: a sleeveless collarless shirt with a low neckline
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