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tank top

noun

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

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Also called tank.

Origin of tank top

First recorded in 1945–50

Words nearby tank top

tankful, tankini, tank locomotive, tankship, tank suit, tank top, tank town, tank trailer, tank trap, tank truck, tank up
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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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