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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Pair with a simple tank top and jeans, and let your sneakers do all the talking. Melisa Vargas, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2025 This tank top has a loose fit and is made from super soft fabric. Emily Weaver, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025 Complement with a tee, an oversized blouse tucked in, or a basic tank top. René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 31 Mar. 2025 Founded in 1983, Hooters became famous for its chicken wings and its servers' uniform of orange shorts and low-cut tank tops. Dietrich Knauth, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tank top

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 16 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

tank top

noun
: a sleeveless collarless shirt with a low neckline
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