tank top
noun
a close-fitting, low-cut top having shoulder straps and often made of lightweight, knitted fabric.
Nearby words
tank farm, tank farming, tank fighter, tank locomotive, tank suit, tank top, tank town, tank trailer, tank trap, tank truck, tank up
Origin of tank top
First recorded in 1945–50
Also called tank.
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British Dictionary definitions for tank top
tank top
noun
a sleeveless upper garment with wide shoulder straps and a low neck, usually worn over a shirt, blouse, or jumper
Word Origin for tank top
C20: named after tank suits, one-piece bathing costumes of the 1920s worn in tanks or swimming pools
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