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tank top
noun
: a sleeveless collarless shirt with usually wide shoulder straps and no front opening
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Guy Trebay, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
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Word History
First Known Use
1950, in the meaning defined above
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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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