tank top

noun

1. a close-fitting, low-cut top having shoulder straps and often made of lightweight, knitted fabric.

tank top

noun

1. a sleeveless upper garment with wide shoulder straps and a low neck, usually worn over a shirt, blouse, or jumper

Word History and Origins

Origin of tank top¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Word History and Origins

Origin of tank top¹

C20: named after tank suits, one-piece bathing costumes of the 1920s worn in tanks or swimming pools

Example Sentences

Even though he looks like a bodybuilder, his tank top reads, I’M A CAT PERSON.

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You leave wanting a tangible memory of this experience and so, my suitcase was stuffed with sunglasses, a sleek tank top and enough Korean beauty products to warrant paying over $200 in overweight fees.

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“Syd’s Picks,” a collection of Sweeney’s favorite American Eagle items—including a low-rise jean, lace tank top and utility jacket—will continue to be featured on its website.

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PC Rogers recalled one man, who the jury heard was " 30-40, 6ft 2, large and muscular" and "wearing a tank top".

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In the 1980s, short-shorts and skimpy tank tops provoked outrage for years from critics and feminists alike.

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