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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Effortlessly soft, Amazon shoppers love that this knit has just enough weight to feel substantial without overheating you, and the oversized cut easily layers over tank tops and long sleeves. Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025 There are built in hooks at the top for purses or belts and multi-sized metal frames that can hold scarves or even tank tops. Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025 Nursing pads are discreet inserts that slip into your tank top or bra to absorb any breast milk that’s leaking and threatening to soak through your bra or clothing. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025 She was later seen shopping around the city, wearing a black tank top and a denim midi skirt. Hannah Sacks, People.com, 2 Sep. 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 9 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

tank top

noun
: a sleeveless collarless shirt with a low neckline
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