tank top

noun

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

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My uniform was fishnets with Ugg boots that went up to my knees, shorts and two layered tank tops or a collared shirt with a tank top underneath and the collar open. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 Although cooler weather is nearly here, Kendall Jenner’s V-neck tank top is an all-season staple. — Brooke Knappenberger, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 Whether dressed up with a blazer or kept casual with a tank top, jorts are adaptable, which is a major part of their appeal. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 King sported a crisp all-white look consisting of a tank top tucked into tailored white trousers with pleating down the front. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tank top

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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 3 Sep. 2026.

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tank top

noun
: a sleeveless collarless shirt with a low neckline
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