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 Sprouse coordinated with a black overcoat, layering it over a white tank top, blue jeans, and patent leather shoes. Violet Goldstone, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024 This tank top will be the hardest working thing in my wardrobe. As Told To Talia Abbas, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2024 Best Phil sight gag: wearing a tank top and dousing himself with water while Cameron is overcome with confusing lust. Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 29 Sep. 2024 Free People Clean Lines Muscle Cami $40 at Nordstrom A classic tank top in white, black, or gray is mandatory for any of my trips. Ariana Dickson, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tank top 

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Word History

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

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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 23 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

tank top

noun
: a sleeveless collarless shirt with a low neckline
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