tank top

noun

: a sleeveless collarless shirt with usually wide shoulder straps and no front opening

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Instead of a tank top and baggy trousers, try a split-hem vest and balloon pants for a look that feels undeniably now. — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2026 Celebrities proved this point, with Aniston wearing the bag with jeans, a tank top, and a sun hat for a simple but cool travel outfit. — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026 The square-neck tank top is breezy and slightly cropped, while the wide-leg pants feature a comfy elastic waistband that the top is just long enough to hide. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026 This timeless dress features a form-fitting tank top paired with a looser, A-line maxi skirt that hits at a true maxi length for petite wearers, and fits more like a midi for those who are taller. — Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2026 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

noun
: a sleeveless collarless shirt with a low neckline
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