a casual shirt having wide shoulder straps and, usually, a scoop neck
Origin of tank top
so called from resembling the top part of a tank suittank top
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tank top
noun
A sleeveless, slim-fitting, usually knit shirt with shoulder straps and no front opening.
Origin of tank top
From its resemblance to a tank suit
tank top
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Sentence Examples
- A deluxe dress in a tank-top cut with a cape, boot tops, wrist cuffs, headband and gold belt.
- Tank Dresses: A tank-top style, sleeveless sundress is great for everyday wear.
- Variations for tankini tops include halter, strapless and tank-top styles.
- In the daytime, opt for short or mid-length, tank-top style dresses.
- The relatively recent tankini, which combines a tank-top style worn over bikini bottoms, gives the flattering look of a one-piece without any of the riding up or other discomforts that a one-piece can create.
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