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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As the game began, Swift removed the blazer to reveal a more casual look underneath of a white tank top and sparkly jean shorts. Bryan West, USA TODAY, 9 Feb. 2025 Swift’s main outfit consisted of a white blazer with a similar-colored tank top and matching thigh-high boots. Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 9 Feb. 2025 The pair appeared to be casual, with Williams sporting a white tank top, green shorts and a hat, while Preti wore gray sweatpants and a black shirt. Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025 Image Not content with that, Mr. Chavarria, 57, tested consumer tolerance this month by releasing a new capsule collection that includes tank tops, boxer briefs and jockstraps (along with sweatshirts, shorts and socks) that were manipulated to look sweat-stained, torn and otherwise distressed. Guy Trebay, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025 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 19 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

tank top

noun
: a sleeveless collarless shirt with a low neckline
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