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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This adorable tank top is extremely breathable and lightweight, featuring a ruffle trim along the shoulders and neckline. Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026 For their date night, Jenner wore studded white jeans and a white tank top under a black leather jacket. Daniel S. Levine, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026 Wear it with your favorite sneakers, layer it over a simple tee or tank top, or dress it up with hoop earrings and layered necklaces. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026 Even Kendall's sister Kylie Jenner rolled up for week two in a pair of low-rise Khy denim and a white tank top, while Hailey Bieber watched her husband headline in a blue tank top, cozy gray zip-up hoodie, and tiny athletic shorts on Saturday night. Glamour, 19 Apr. 2026 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 2 May. 2026.

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tank top

noun
: a sleeveless collarless shirt with a low neckline
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